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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.



Whatcom County, WA
Outbreak Identifier: 6881
Alert ID: 4390
June 04, 2025
Confirmed Case(s) - No Quarantine

State Veterinarian Office and Attending Veterinarian

Number Confirmed: 1; 
Number Exposed: Unknown; 
Number Euthanized: 1; 
Facility Type: Private Facility; 
Comments: Horse had been colicky and non responsive. Necropsy revealed massive internal adhesions and abscessation.;