According to the Equine Disease Communication Center and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, a private facility in County, Florida has been placed under quarantine by the FDACS as of Dec. 3 due a horse testing positive for strangles.
Only the animals under quarantine have additional travel restrictions. The horse under quarantine is not allowed to leave the premises.
A horse was confirmed with strangles by a FDACS veterinary medical officer in Sarasota County after an onset of clinical signs on Nov. 27 and confirmed on Nov. 27. The affected horse was vaccinated and is alive.
This is the 38th confirmed case of strangles in Florida in 2024.
The incubation period is between three to 14 days according to the EDCC.
Also known as Strep Equi, Strangles is a highly infectious bacterial infection that is spread from horse to horse through direct contact and by coming into contact with a contaminated surface. It is common and most horses are exposed and/or infected at a young age.
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