Disease Alerts

Updates on current disease outbreaks are listed here 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.



Hamilton Region, ON
Outbreak Identifier: 5561
Alert ID: 2959
April 13, 2023
Confirmed Case(s) - Voluntary Quarantine

OMAFRA

Number Confirmed:
Number Exposed: Unknown 
Facility Type: Boarding Facility;
Age: 18; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Standardbred 
Clinical Signs: On April 8, the gelding developed a severely swollen head with nasal discharge, tachycardia, a swollen leg , had a draining pectoral wound and became recumbent. He was euthanized due to the severity of clinical signs. A swab taken from the nasal discharge was positive for Streptococcus equi subsp equi
Comments: The facility owner is working with their veterinarian to implement biosecurity protocols and voluntary movement restrictions. For more information about Strangles, go to: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/strangles