Outbreaks | Equine Disease Communication Center

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.

Disease

Outbreak States

Start Date

End Date

Search by Alert ID

Search by Outbreak ID

1 Week

2 Weeks

1 Month

2 Months

3 Months

3+ Months

No Results

The color range is based off of the selected End Date. If the End Date doesn't have a value it will use Today's Date.

Strangles

New York, United States

Alert ID: 943

July 16, 2018

Source: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets

Racing officials and the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets have quarantined Barn 19 as a precaution at the Finger Lakes Race Track in Farmington, NY along with one training stable in Ontario Co, NY due to one confirmed case of strangles. The affected horse became clinically ill on July 10, 2018 after leaving Finger Lakes Race Track on July 8, 2018. Both quarantined premises have biosecurity procedures in place. Horses in Barn 19 will not be allowed to race until July 29, 2018 but will be allowed to train under certain restrictions. If there are any confirmed cases or signs consistent with Strangles found, the quarantine may be extended. Officials will continue to monitor the situation.

Search for County

Disease Alerts