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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.



Anne Arundel County, MD
Outbreak Identifier: 6959
Alert ID: 4475
August 11, 2025
Confirmed Case(s) - Official Quarantine

Maryland Department of Agriculture

Number Confirmed: 2; 
Number Suspected: Unknown; 
Number Exposed: Unknown; 
Facility Type: Boarding Facility; 

Horse 1: 
Age: 21; Gender: Mare; Breed: Thoroughbred (TB); Usage: Horse Show; Confirmation Date: 8/7/2025;

Horse 2: 

Age: 5; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Warm Blood (WB); Usage: Horse Show' Confirmation Date: 8/21/2025