EDCC Report on New Strangles Quarantine in Florida

On April 11, one premise in Marion County, Florida, was placed under quarantine for clinical signs of strangles.

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The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) offers alerts about equine diseases that have been confirmed by reliable sources. The following information is from the EDCC.

New Strangles Quarantine in Florida

On April 11, one premise in Marion County, Florida, was placed under quarantine for clinical signs of strangles. The index case became clinical on February 25 and the premises was identified though the Florida’s Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement investigation on April 10. Eleven horses are currently displaying clinical signs. Only three horses have left the premises since clinical signs began and they are also quarantined at this time. 

This the sixth time a strangles outbreak has been reported in Marion County and the 16th outbreak reported for Florida in 2017.

About EDCC

The Equine Disease Communication Center works to protect horses and the horse industry from the threat of infectious diseases in North America. The communication system is designed to seek and report real time information about disease outbreaks similar to how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) alerts the human population about diseases in people.

The goal of the EDCC is to alert the horse industry about disease outbreak information to help mitigate and prevent the spread of disease. Ultimately frequent and accurate information about diseases outbreaks improves horse welfare and helps to prevent negative economic impact that can result from decreased horse use due to a fear of spreading infection. As part of the National Equine Health Plan the EDCC will serve as part of the communication to help educate and promote research about endemic and foreign disease.

Working in cooperation with state animal health officials and the United State Department of Agriculture, the EDCC seeks information about current disease outbreaks from news media, social media, official state reports and veterinary practitioners. Once information is confirmed, it is immediately posted on this website and messages sent to all states and horse organizations by email. Daily updates are posted until each outbreak is contained or deemed no longer a threat.

The EDCC is made possible by generous donations from organizations and horse owners. Please visit our sponsors that have generously supported this program for the benefit of the health and welfare of horses. To learn how you can help go to SUPPORT.

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