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Updates on current disease outbreaks are listed here as they occur and will include the date listed, disease name, location and current status. Specific premises will not be named but the general location by town, county and state will be listed. When locations, events or horses are at risk they will be listed. Updates will be posted as they are received.



Marion County, FL
Outbreak Identifier: 6854
Alert ID: 4357
May 08, 2025
Confirmed Case(s) - Official Quarantine

FDACS Veterinary Medical Officer

Number Confirmed: 1; 
Number Exposed: 1; 
Facility Type: Private Facility; 

Horse 1: 
Age: 7; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Thoroughbred (TB); Clinical Signs: Abscess; Confirmation Date: 5/5/2025; 

Comments: This is Florida's 18th case of Strangles for 2025;