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Outbreak Alerts – January 17, 2025 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in San Luis Obispo County, CA

January 17, 2025 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1 Number Exposed: 40 Horse 1: Age: 15Gender: MareBreed: Thoroughbred (TB)Onset of Clinical Signs: 1/14/2025Clinical Signs: ataxia, recumbencyConfirmation Date: 1/16/2025Horse Status: Affected And Alive Comments: A 15-year-old Thoroughbred mare from San Luis Obispo County displaying neurologic signs was confirmed positive for Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) secondary to Equine …

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Outbreak Alerts: January 16, 2025 Strangles in King County, WA

January 16, 2025 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: State Veterinarian Office Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Facility Type: Private FacilityComments: Self quarantine and under private vet care. For more information about 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 they occur and will …

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Disease Alert: Screwworm Has Been Confirmed in Mexico

January 6, 2025 by Press

Why should I be concerned that screwworm has been detected in Mexico? Screwworm has expanded uncontrollably in the last several months from South America and now into Mexico. If not controlled the screwworm flies will continue to move north into the United States. There is the additional risk illegal horse …

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Outbreak Alerts: January 03, 2025 Strangles in Thurston County, WA

January 5, 2025 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: State Veterinarian Office Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityComments: Horse traveled to Oregon State University veterinary hospital for colic surgery and strangles diagnosed. For more information about 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 …

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Outbreak Alerts: December 26, 2024 Strangles in Kittitas County, WA

December 29, 2024 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: WSDA Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Facility Type: Private FacilityComments: Horse was voluntarily isolated and treated with antibiotics and antipyretics. Recovered after treatment. For more information about 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 28, 2024 Coronavirus in Kitsap County, WA

December 29, 2024 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: State Veterinarian Office Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 3Facility Type: Private Facility For more information about 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 they occur and will include the date listed, …

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Outbreak Alerts: December 18, 2024 Potomac Horse Fever in Lewis County, WA

December 18, 2024 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: State vet office Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityComments: Horse is alive and under vet care. 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 they occur and will include the date listed, disease name, …

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Outbreak Alerts: December 13, 2024 Pigeon Fever in Canyon County, ID

December 18, 2024 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – Outbreak Update Source: Private Practitioner Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 2Number Exposed: 3Facility Type: Private Facility Horse 1:Age: 4Gender: GeldingBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Usage: Pleasure RidingOnset of Clinical Signs: 12/5/2024Clinical Signs: Mild fever (101.7*F), purulent discharge from submandibular lymph node, ventral jaw swelling, reduced appetiteConfirmation Date: 12/9/2024Horse Status: RecoveringVaccination Status: Unvaccinated See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on …

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Outbreak Alerts: December 13, 2024 Strangles in Ada County, ID

December 18, 2024 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: Private Practitioner Veterinarian Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private Facility Horse 1: Age: 20Gender: GeldingBreed: PonyUsage: CompanionOnset of Clinical Signs: 12/3/2024Clinical Signs: Mild fever (102.3*F), decreased appetite, purulent discharge from left nostril, moderate swelling of the left throat latch, reluctance to move head/neck to the left sideConfirmation Date: 12/12/2024Horse Status: Affected And AliveVaccination Status: Unvaccinated …

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Outbreak Alerts: December 13, 2024 Strangles in Skagit County, WA

December 18, 2024 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: State Veterinarian Office Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityComments: Young horse Purchased out of state 2 wks ago. Under vet care and voluntary quarantine. Following biosecurity protocols. For more information about 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 …

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