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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.



Rabies
Miami-Dade County, FL
Outbreak Identifier: 6790
Alert ID: 4285
March 28, 2025
Confirmed Case(s) - Official Quarantine

FDACS Veterinary Medical Officer

Number Confirmed: 1; 
Number Exposed: Unknown; 
Facility Type: Private Facility; 

Horse 1: 
Age: 6; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Confirmation Date: 3/26/2025; Horse Status: Deceased; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;

Comments: This is Florida's 1st confirmed case of rabies in livestock for 2025;;
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Rabies
Cass County, ND
Outbreak Identifier: 6780
Alert ID: 4274
March 24, 2025
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State Veterinarian

Number Confirmed: 1; 
Facility Type: Veterinary Hospital; 

Horse 1: 
Age: 1; Gender: Stallion; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 12/23/2024; Clinical Signs: Neurologic, excessive salivation; Confirmation Date: 1/6/2025; Horse Status: Deceased; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;
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