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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.



Warren County, KY
Outbreak Identifier: 5855
Alert ID: 3293
September 11, 2023
Confirmed Case(s) - No Quarantine

Kentucky Department of Agriculture

Number Confirmed: 1; 
Number Exposed: Unknown; 
Facility Type: Private Facility; 
Age: 15; Gender: Mare; Breed: Tennessee Walking Horses; Usage: Pleasure Riding; Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/5/2023;
Clinical Signs: Pelvic limb ataxia and knuckling; Confirmation Date: 9/11/2023; Horse Status: Euthanized; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;