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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.



Burleigh County, ND
Outbreak Identifier: 6966
Alert ID: 4482
August 15, 2025
Confirmed Case(s) - No Quarantine

State Veterinarian

Number Confirmed: 1; 
Number Suspected: Unknown; 
Number Exposed: Unknown; 
Facility Type: Farm; 

Horse 1: 
Age: 8; Breed: Pony; Usage: Pleasure Riding; Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/9/2025; Clinical Signs: Ataxic, blind, decreased PLR, decreased menace; Confirmation Date: 8/14/2025; Horse Status: Recovering; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;