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Equine Influenza, Strangles

Lancaster County, NE

Outbreak Identifier: 7517

Alert ID: 5087

July 27, 2026

Suspected Case - Voluntary Quarantine

Source: Attending Veterinarian

Number Confirmed: 1;
Number Suspected: Unknown;
Number Exposed: Unknown;
Facility Type: Showgrounds;

Horse 1:
Age: 6; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Usage: Rodeo; Onset of Clinical Signs: 7/23/2026; Clinical Signs: Fever, ocular and nasal discharge, cough; Confirmation Date: 7/24/2026; Horse Status: Quarantined; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;

Comments: Horse tested positive for both Influenza and Strangles.;

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