Disease alerts - Strangles (Streptococcus equi) in Alberta, November 13, 2026 - Strangles (Streptococcus equi) in Alberta, November 13, 2026 - Strangles (Streptococcus equi) in Alberta, November 13, 2026

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Regulatory Category- Federal:

Not regulated

Regulatory Category- Province or Territory:

Not regulated

Animal Type:

Equine

Susceptible Animal Types:

Equine

Animal Class:

Terrestrial

Disease Agent:

Strangles (Streptococcus equi)

Disease Agent Type:

Bacteria

Organization:

Veterinary practitioner

Region:

Alberta

Event Size:

Multiple individuals at 1 premises/location

Problem(s):

Respiratory signs

Start Date

Nov/13/2026

End Date

Nov/13/2026

Website

Equine Disease Communication Center

Strangles (Streptococcus equi) in Alberta, November 13, 2026

Attending Veterinarian

Strangles (Streptococcus equi) has been confirmed at a private facility in Foothills County, Alberta, on November 13, 2026. One horse was confirmed, two horses are suspected. Two horses required tracheostomies.