Equine Influenza
Sauk County, WI
Alert ID: 4921
May 22, 2026
Confirmed Case(s) - Voluntary Quarantine

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

Number Confirmed: 1; 
Number Exposed: 3; 
Facility Type: Private Facility; 

Horse 1: 
Age: Yearling; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Miniature Horse; Clinical Signs: Respiratory noise, dried nasal discharge, fever, weight loss, lethargy.; Confirmation Date: 5/21/2026; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;

Comments: The horse was positive for both influenza and strangles. Horse came from a local dealer/kill pen rescue.