Strangles
Stettler County, AB
Alert ID: 4845
April 01, 2026
Confirmed Case(s) - Voluntary Quarantine

Attending Veterinarian

Number Confirmed: 1; 
Facility Type: Private Facility; 

Horse 1: 
Age: 3; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Appaloosa; Usage: Horse Show; Onset of Clinical Signs: 2/12/2026; Clinical Signs: Mild nasal discharge 3 weeks ago accompanied by fever. Clinical signs resolved within 10 days. Guttural pouch lavage revealed continued abscesses in guttural pouches with some purulent discharge.; Confirmation Date: 3/25/2026; Horse Status: Quarantined; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;

Comments: Horse is under voluntary quarantine and management of the case, including guttural pouch flushes has been instituted.;