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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.



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Polk County, FL
Outbreak Identifier: 6971
Alert ID: 4487
August 18, 2025
Confirmed Case(s) - Official Quarantine

FDACS Veterinary Medical Officer

Number Confirmed: 1; 
Number Suspected: 4; 
Number Exposed: 47; 
Facility Type: Boarding Facility; 
Comments: This is Florida's 24th case of Strangles for 2025;