Equine Disease Communication Center

Updates on current disease outbreaks are listed on our EDCC website 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. All information is sourced from: http://equinediseasecc.org/alerts/outbreaks

Outbreak Alerts: March 10, 2023 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in San Luis Obispo County, CA

April 18, 2024March 12, 2023 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – Quarantine Released Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 26 Comments: No additional cases were confirmed, and the quarantine on this premises has been released.Previous Alerts: 2917 See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on current disease outbreaks are listed on our EDCC website as …

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Outbreak Alerts: February 06, 2023 Strangles in Thurston County, WA

April 18, 2024February 7, 2023 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: State Vet Office Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 3Facility Type: Private FacilityComments: A horse in Thurston County has tested positive for Strangles. The horse was purchased with 3 others from Texas slaughter pen and is currently under vet care and owner has them voluntary quarantined. For more information about Strangles, go to: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/strangles See past published …

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Outbreak Alerts: February 01, 2023 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Flathead County, MT

April 18, 2024February 3, 2023 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Source: Montana Department of Livestock Number Confirmed: 5Clinical Signs: Neurologic signsComments: Following multiple confirmed cases of equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM) in Flathead County, the Montana Department of Livestock is recommending that horse owners and event coordinators in the Flathead Valley limit travel and cancel events that bring horses …

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Outbreak Alerts: January 31, 2023 Strangles in Kittitas County, WA

April 18, 2024February 1, 2023 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: State vet office Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: Unknown; Facility Type: Training Facility; Comments: A horse at a training facility in Kittitas County has tested positive for Strangles. The horse is under private vet care and has not been off property but many others come and go. For more information go to: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/strangles See past published Outbreak Alerts: …

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Outbreak Alerts: January 05, 2023 Equine Influenza in Pierce County, WA

April 18, 2024January 5, 2023 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: State vet office Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: UnknownNumber Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private Facility For more information go to Equine Influenza Factsheet. See past published Outbreak Alerts: www.nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on current disease outbreaks are listed on our EDCC website as they occur and will include the date …

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Outbreak Alerts: December 13, 2022 Strangles in Skagit County, WA

April 18, 2024December 14, 2022 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: Washington State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1 Comments: A horse in Skagit County has tested positive for Strangles. For more information on strangles go to: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/strangles See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on current disease outbreaks are listed on our EDCC website as …

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Outbreak Alerts: December 01, 2022 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Okanogan County, WA

April 18, 2024December 1, 2022 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Source: State vet office. Number Confirmed: 1 Number Exposed: 2 Facility Type: Private Facility Age: 12 Gender: Gelding Breed: Quarter Horse (QH) Usage: Rodeo Onset of Clinical Signs: 11/20/2022 Clinical Signs: Hanging head/depression. Thought to be colicky. Went down and owner euthanized. Confirmation Date: 12/1/2022 Horse Status: Euthanized Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated Comments: A horse at a private facility …

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Outbreak Alerts: November 25, 2022 Equine Influenza in Pierce County, WA

April 18, 2024November 26, 2022 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Source: State vet office Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 3Facility Type: Private FacilityComments: A horse in Pierce County, WA was confirmed positive for Equine Influenza. The horse is under vet care at home with 3 other horses, and has recovered. For more information go to: Equine Influenza Factsheet. See past published Outbreak Alerts: …

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Outbreak Alerts: November 24, 2022 Equine Influenza in King County, WA

April 18, 2024November 26, 2022 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Source: State vet office Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityComments: A horse was confirmed positive for Equine Influenza in King County, WA. The horse is under private veterinary care, and attended a drill practice with other horses. For more information, go to Equine Influenza factsheet. See past published …

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Outbreak Alerts: November 24, 2022 Strangles in Kittitas County, WA

April 18, 2024November 26, 2022 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Source: Washington State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 10Facility Type: FarmComments: A horse in Kittitas County has tested positive for Strangles. The premises is under voluntary quarantine and the owner is working with a private veterinarian on biosecurity and disease management plans. For more information about Strangles …

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