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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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Outbreak Alerts: December 10, 2024 Equine Influenza in Whatcom County, WA

December 10, 2024 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: State Veterinarian’s Office Number Confirmed: 1 Number Suspected: UnknownNumber Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: ShowgroundsComments: Horse went from BC Canada to Ft. Worth TX on 11/25. Then back to northern WA from 11/29-12/3. Tested at vet clinic and then against medical advice moved back into BC. Also Strangles positive. For more information …

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Outbreak Alert: November 21, 2024 – Equine Infectious Anemia in Orange County, CA

November 22, 2024 by Equine Disease Communication Center

**Quarantine Released** Source: CDFA Number Exposed: 6Comments: November 19, 2024: The population of horses that were considered close contact potentially exposed on the Orange County premises have remained under quarantine during the ongoing USDA and CDFA investigation into this case. USDA has been handling the multistate aspect of this investigation and based on …

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Outbreak Alerts: November 18, 2024 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Spokane County, WA

November 20, 2024 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: State Veterinarian Office. Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 2Number Suspected: 1Number Exposed: UnknownNumber Euthanized: 1Facility Type: Training FacilityComments: Horse facility where multiple roping/training events happen weekly. Small number of horses board there. First horse was a boarder that went down and was euthanized about 11/14. Second exposed horse went down 11/16. Died next …

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Outbreak Alerts: November 14, 2024 Strangles in Canyon County, ID

November 14, 2024 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: Private Practitioner Veterinarian Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityHorse 1: Age: 16Gender: GeldingBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Usage: Pleasure RidingOnset of Clinical Signs: 10/31/2024Clinical Signs: Fever 102.3*F, bilateral purulent nasal discharge, submandibular swelling, submandibular lymph node abscessConfirmation Date: 11/13/2024Horse Status: RecoveringVaccination Status: Unvaccinated For more information about Strangles, go to https://www.equinediseasecc.org/strangles See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts …

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Outbreak Alerts: November 14, 2024 Pigeon Fever in Canyon County, ID

November 14, 2024 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Source: Private Practitioner Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 2Facility Type: Private Facility Horse 1:Age: 8Gender: MareBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Usage: Pleasure RidingOnset of Clinical Signs: 11/7/2024Clinical Signs: Two large pectoral abscesses ruptured and draining purulent material. Otherwise afebrile and acting normal.Confirmation Date: 11/13/2024Horse Status: RecoveringVaccination Status: Unvaccinated See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on current …

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Outbreak Alerts: November 03, 2024 Strangles in Los Angeles County, CA

November 4, 2024 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: Attending veterinarian Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Stable Horse 1Age: 23Gender: GeldingBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Usage: Pleasure RidingOnset of Clinical Signs: 10/28/2024Clinical Signs: Fever, lethargy, anorexiaConfirmation Date: 11/1/2024Horse Status: RecoveringVaccination Status: Vaccinated 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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