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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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Strangles

Livingston County, MI

Outbreak Identifier: 7288

Alert ID: 4839

January 13, 2026

Outbreak Update

Source: Michigan Department of Agriculture

Number Confirmed: 2;

Horse 1:
Age: 15; Gender: Gelding; Onset of Clinical Signs: 12/30/2025; Clinical Signs: Fever, Cough; Confirmation Date: 1/5/2026; Horse Status: Recovering; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;

Comments: Farm had an outbreak of Strangles in early October of 2025, which was reported under Alert 4648 and included one confirmed case and 3 other suspected cases. Had a voluntary quarantine placed and released by the primary care veterinarian. Then, in late December, horses began to exhibit strangles signs. This horse and the horse reported under alert 4828 were subsequently confirmed positive for strangles.;
Previous Alerts: 4828

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