The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development confirmed a case of strangles in a 4-year-old Paint mare in Ogemaw County. The mare had onset of clinical signs on February 1 that included swelling in the throat area. The mare is recovering.
Six other horses were suspected of having strangles on the property. A voluntary quarantine is in place.
Information for this report was provided by the Equine Disease Communication Center.
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