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

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

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 … Read More

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

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

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 … Read More

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

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

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 … Read More

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

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

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 … Read More

Outbreak Alerts: September 19, 2024 Strangles in Clark County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: State Veterinarian Office Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: 2Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityComments: Under vet care and voluntary quarantine. 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 … Read More

Outbreak Alerts: June 14, 2024 Strangles in Jefferson County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: State Veterinarian Office Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Facility Type: Private FacilityComments: Horse recovering under vet supervision and voluntary quarantine. 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 … Read More

Testing 1-2-3 – Strangles Research

Strangles
Testing is an important part of a recovery plan from a Strangles outbreak. Photo Credit: Canva

Strangles, the highly contagious upper respiratory disease caused by the bacterium, Streptococcus equi (S. equi) has been front and centre on social media lately with numerous disease alerts being posted. These alerts are triggered by positive test results for S. equi and reported by an official laboratory to the provincial or state veterinary office. Given the … Read More

Outbreak Alerts: May 13, 2024 Strangles in Ferry County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: State Veterinarian Office Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: 3Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityComments: Under vet care at Washington State University – Veterinary Teaching Hospital. 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 … Read More

Outbreak Alerts: April 17, 2024 Strangles in Spokane County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: State Veterinarian Office Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Facility Type: Boarding FacilityComments: Under vet care and isolated. 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 … Read More

Outbreak Alerts: April 15, 2024 Strangles in King County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: State Veterinarian Office Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityComments: Under veterinary care. No quarantine. 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 … Read More

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