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Strangles

Regional Municipality of Halton, ON

Outbreak Identifier: 6051

Alert ID: 3500

November 22, 2023

Confirmed Case(s) - Voluntary Quarantine

Source: OMAFRA

Number Confirmed: 1;
Number Exposed: 2;
Horse 1:
Age: 3; Gender: Filly; Breed: Pony; Clinical Signs: This pony filly was purchased from an auction and was noticed to have mucopurulent nasal discharge. Fortunately, she went into a quarantine area immediately upon arrival at the farm along with two other ponies.; Confirmation Date: 11/14/2023;
Comments: The facility owner has implemented voluntary movement restrictions as well as instituted biosecurity measures under the supervision of the attending veterinarian.;

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