Attending veterinarian
Number Confirmed: 2;
Number Suspected: Unknown;
Number Exposed: Unknown;
Facility Type: Private Facility;
Horse 1:
Age: Suckling Foal; Gender: Colt; Breed: Tennessee Walking Horses; Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/19/2025; Clinical Signs: The colt was initially housed in a facility in TN with an ongoing strangles outbreak. The colt was shipped from TN to VA in early August and developed fever and throatlatch swelling and was subsequently referred to an equine hospital in VA. Diagnostics revealed clinical signs consistent with strangles and moderate penumonia. The colt subsequently tested positive for Strep equi equi and Rhodococcus. The colt has improved with medical management.; Confirmation Date: 6/26/2025; Horse Status: Affected And Alive;
Horse 2:
Age: 12; Gender: Mare; Breed: Tennessee Walking Horses; Clinical Signs: No clinical signs;