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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.



Marion County, FL
Outbreak Identifier: 7104
Alert ID: 4623
September 26, 2025
Confirmed Case(s) - Official Quarantine

FDACS Veterinary Medical Officer

Number Confirmed: 1; 
Number Suspected: 1; 
Number Exposed: 12; 
Facility Type: Private Facility; 

Horse 1: 
Age: 1; Gender: Filly; Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/7/2025; Clinical Signs: Nasal discharge, cough, enlarged lymph nodes; Confirmation Date: 9/19/2025; Horse Status: Recovering; Vaccination Status: Vaccinated;

Comments: This is Florida's 27th case of Strangles for 2025;