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 Alert: August 5, 2021 – Equine Herpesvirus-Neurologic in Sonoma County, CA

April 18, 2024August 5, 2021 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 7; Number Suspected: 6; Number Exposed: 0; Facility Type: Showgrounds; Age: 6; Gender: Mare; Breed: Warmblood (WB); Onset of Clinical Signs: 7/23/2021; Clinical Signs: Hind-end Weakness, limb edema, Nystagmus, Recumbency; Confirmation Date: 7/24/2021; Horse Status: Euthanized; Vaccination Status: Vaccinated; Notes: Update …

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Outbreak Alert: July 31, 2021 – West Nile Virus – Weld County, CO

April 18, 2024August 3, 2021 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Outbreak Alert: July 31, 2021 – West Nile Virus, Weld County, CO Source: Colorado Department or Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Clinical Signs: Neurologic Signs; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated; Notes: A horse residing in Weld County has been diagnosed with West Nile Virus (WNV), marking Colorado’s first confirmed equine WNV case in 2021. The horse, which had …

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Outbreak Alert: July 28, 2021 – Strangles in Clark County, WA

April 18, 2024July 28, 2021 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Outbreak Alert: July 28, 2021 – Strangles in Clark County, WA Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Facility Type: Private Facility; Notes: A horse at a private facility in Clark County has tested positive for Strangles. The premises in under a voluntary quarantine. For more information about Strangles go to the Strangles …

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Outbreak Alert: July 25 & 26, 2021 – Equine Herpesvirus- CA and West Nile Virus, WA

April 18, 2024July 26, 2021 by Equine Disease Communication Center

July 25, 2021 Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic Sonoma County, CA Number Confirmed: 5; Number Suspected: 4; Number Exposed: 19 Facility Type: Showgrounds; Horse #1: Age: 6; Gender: Mare; Breed: Warmblood (WB); Onset of Clinical Signs: 7/23/2021; Clinical Signs: Hind-end Weakness, Limb edema, Nystagmus, Recumbency; Confirmation Date: 7/24/2021; Horse Status: Euthanized; Vaccination Status: Vaccinated; Horse #2: Age: 15; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Warmblood (WB); Onset of Clinical Signs: 7/22/2021; Clinical Signs: Ataxia, Cranial Nerve Deficit, Fever, Neurologic Signs, Urine …

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Outbreak Alert: July 23, 2021 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic, Owyhee County, ID

April 18, 2024July 24, 2021 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: Idaho State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 40; Facility Type: Farm; Gender: Mare; Onset of Clinical Signs: 7/20/2021; Clinical Signs: Recumbent, Unable to Stand; Horse Status: Recovering; Vaccination Status: Not Reported; Notes: The mare are was recumbent and unable to stand on 7/20/21. On 7/23, horse had recovered to the point of being able to stand and walk. No …

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Outbreak Alert: July 21, 2021 – Strangles in King County, WA

April 18, 2024July 22, 2021 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: 2; Notes: A horse at a farm in King County has tested positive for Strangles. The owner is working with a veterinarian and practicing biosecurity recommendations. For more information about Strangles go to the Strangles factsheet. All information is sourced …

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Outbreak Alert: July 20, 2021 – Strangles in Pierce County, WA

April 18, 2024July 20, 2021 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: 2; Notes: A private facility in Pierce County is under a voluntary quarantine after a horse has tested positive for Strangles. The owner is working with the vet and taking temperatures. For more information about Strangles go to the Strangles factsheet. …

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Outbreak Alert: July 13, 2021 – Strangles in King County, WA

April 18, 2024July 14, 2021 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 1; Facility Type: Private Facility; Notes: A horse at a private facility in King County has tested positive for Strangles. The owner and a private veterinarian are managing and self quarantining the facility. For more information about Strangles go to …

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Outbreak Alert: July 7, 2021 – Strangles in Pierce County, WA

April 18, 2024July 8, 2021 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 2; Facility Type: Farm; Notes: A horse at a farm in Pierce County has tested positive for Strangles. Two horses were exposed but have tested negative. For more information about Strangles go to the Strangles factsheet. All information is sourced …

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Outbreak Alert – June 28, 2021: West Nile Virus in Fresno County, CA

April 18, 2024June 28, 2021 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Facility Type: Private Facility; Age: 4; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 6/18/2021; Clinical Signs: Afebrile, Ataxia, lethargy, proprioceptive deficits in hind end; Confirmation Date: 6/28/2021; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated; Notes: For …

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