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Equine Influenza

Hastings County, ON

Outbreak Identifier: 6816

Alert ID: 4322

April 24, 2025

Confirmed Case(s) - Voluntary Quarantine

Source: OMAFA

Number Confirmed: 1;
Number Suspected: 4;
Number Exposed: Unknown;

Horse 1:
Gender: Gelding; Breed: Appaloosa; Clinical Signs: This horse was bought from an auction in Northumberland County. The next day it had a cough and nasal discharge. The other horses on the property have been vaccinated for influenza and only had mild signs.;

Comments: The facility owner has instituted voluntary animal movement restrictions and biosecurity protocols.;

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