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Strangles

Idaho, United States

Alert ID: 534

May 26, 2017

Source: Bureau of Land Management

On May 24, 2017, the Bureau of Land Management announced the temporary suspension of wild horse and burro adoptions at the Boise BLM Wild Horse Corrals due to the presence of strangles (equine distemper) in several horses. Horses showing sickness were first observed on May 17. Laboratory testing confirmed the presence of Streptococcus equi equi in one horse, with six others being symptomatic. There are currently 133 animals in the facility. Affected animals are being treated by a veterinarian and showing signs of improvement. BLM has temporarily closed the corrals to adoptions and public visitors as a precaution to prevent the spread of the disease. For more information or to adopt a wild horse or burro the public may contact the BLM Boise District Office at (208) 384-3300 to provide their contact information. They will be contacted to schedule an appointment after the corrals reopen for adoptions.

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