Quarter Horse Colt in Oregon Positive for Equine Influenza

A colt in Clackamas County, Oregon, was confirmed with equine influenza on February 21.

A colt in Clackamas County, Oregon, was confirmed with equine influenza on February 21. iStock

An attending veterinarian reported that a weanling Quarter Horse colt was confirmed with equine influenza on February 21. The colt had onset of clinical signs on February 14 that included fever and a snotty nose.

The colt was “undervaccinated” and is alive.

Information for this report was provided by the Equine Disease Communication Center.

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