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Equine Influenza

Essex County, ON

Outbreak Identifier: 6862

Alert ID: 4366

May 16, 2025

Confirmed Case(s) - Voluntary Quarantine

Source: OMAFA

Number Confirmed: 2;
Number Suspected: Unknown;
Number Exposed: Unknown;

Horse 1:
Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Usage: Barrel Racing; Onset of Clinical Signs: 5/10/2025; Clinical Signs: This gelding and two others from the same facility competed at an event in Huron County May 9-11. Clinical signs (low grade fever, nasal discharge, cough) started to develop on May 10. Testing confirmed infection with influenza virus.; Horse Status: Recovering; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;

Comments: The farm owner is working with their veterinarian on animal movement restrictions and biosecurity protocols.;

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