Equine Strangles Confirmed in Michigan

One horse in Macomb County, Michigan, was confirmed with strangles and three other horses were exposed.

One horse was confirmed positive for strangles in Macomb County, Michigan, and three other horses were exposed. Google maps

The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) reported on February 17, 2019, a confirmed case of strangles in a horse in Macomb County, Michigan. The affected horse was a 13-year-old Haflinger gelding that had exhibited clinical signs of fever and nasal discharge starting on December 8. The case was confirmed December 13. 

Three additional horses on the premises were exposed.

categories
tags
Trending Articles
Femoral head hip prosthesis or implant. Total hip joint replacement surgery or arthroplasty 3D rendering illustration. Medical and healthcare, arthritis, pathology, science, osteology concepts
Veterinary Wellness Briefs: Joint Replacements for Equine Practitioners 
nose horse closeup particulates sneeze
Disease Du Jour: Equine Immune System Overview 
Pharmacist taking inventory at the drugstore using a bar code reader
The Business of Practice: Veterinary Inventory Control 
stethoscope money
AAEP Commission on Veterinary Sustainability: 2024 Equine Fee Survey 
Newsletter
Get the best from EquiManagement delivered straight to your inbox once a week! Topics include horse care, disease alerts, and vet practitioner updates.

"*" indicates required fields

Name*
Country*

Additional Offers

Untitled
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.