OMAFA
Number Confirmed: 1;
Number Exposed: Unknown;
Facility Type: Private Facility;
Horse 1:
Age: 6; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Clinical Signs: This mare developed a unilateral swollen lymph node. An aspirate from the node and a nasopharyngeal swab were positive for S. equi;
Comments: The facility owner, working with their veterinarian, has instituted voluntary animal movement restrictions and biosecurity protocols. To see past and present Strangles cases in Ontario go to: https://www.oahn.ca/resources/ontario-equine-disease-alerts/ and enter the disease surveillance portal;;