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Strangles

Palm Beach and Martin Counties, FL

Alert ID: 951

July 26, 2018

Source: The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

The Florida Department of Agriculture has reported the following 3 confirmed cases of Strangles to date in July 2018: On July 3rd, two premises in Palm Beach County, Florida were placed under quarantine - one premises due to clinical signs and a positive PCR test result for Strangles, and one for clinical signs of Strangles. On July 19th, one premises in Martin County, Florida was placed under quarantine for clinical signs and positive PCR test results for Strangles. All three horses on the property are showing clinical signs at this time.

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