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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.



Volusia County, FL
Outbreak Identifier: 6071
Alert ID: 3521
December 07, 2023
Confirmed Case(s) - Official Quarantine

FDACS Veterinary Medical Officer

Number Confirmed: 1; 
Number Exposed: 2; 
Facility Type: Farm; 

Horse 1: 
Age: 8; Gender: Mare; Onset of Clinical Signs: 12/4/2023; Clinical Signs: Not provided; Confirmation Date: 12/6/2023; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Status Unknown;

Comments: This is Florida's 35th case of Strangles 2023.;