Strangles
Kawartha Lakes, ON
Alert ID: 4339
July 10, 2025
Confirmed Case(s) - Voluntary Quarantine

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;;