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.



Strangles
Butler County, OH
Outbreak Identifier: 6193
Alert ID: 3649
March 27, 2024
Confirmed Case(s) - Voluntary Quarantine

Attending Veterinarian

Number Confirmed: 1; 
Number Suspected: 1; 
Number Exposed: 4; 
Facility Type: Private Facility; 

Horse 1: 
Age: 2; Gender: Stallion; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Usage: Conformation Classes; Onset of Clinical Signs: 3/12/2024; Clinical Signs: High fevers >103 degrees F. Bilateral mucopurulent nasal discharge. Decreased appetite.; Confirmation Date: 3/15/2024; Horse Status: Quarantined; Vaccination Status: Status Unknown;