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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.



Pigeon Fever
Canyon County, ID
Outbreak Identifier: 6636
Alert ID: 4109
November 14, 2024
Confirmed Case(s) - Voluntary Quarantine

Private Practitioner Veterinarian

Number Confirmed: 1; 
Number Exposed: 2; 
Facility Type: Private Facility; 

Horse 1: 
Age: 8; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Usage: Pleasure Riding; Onset of Clinical Signs: 11/7/2024; Clinical Signs: Two large pectoral abscesses ruptured and draining purulent material. Otherwise afebrile and acting normal.; Confirmation Date: 11/13/2024; Horse Status: Recovering; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;
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Pigeon Fever
Kittitas County, WA
Outbreak Identifier: 6491
Alert ID: 3967
September 19, 2024
Confirmed Case(s) - No Quarantine

State Veterinarian Office.

Number Confirmed: 1; 
Facility Type: Private Facility; 
Comments: Under vet care. Pending strangles test as well.;
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