Disease alerts - Strangles (Streptococcus equi) in Ontario, April 30, 2024 - Strangles (Streptococcus equi) in Ontario, April 30, 2024 - Strangles (Streptococcus equi) in Ontario, April 30, 2024

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Regulatory Category- Federal:

Not regulated

Regulatory Category- Province or Territory:

Immediately Notifiable

Animal Type:

Equine

Susceptible Animal Types:

Equine

Animal Class:

Terrestrial

Disease Agent:

Strangles (Streptococcus equi)

Disease Agent Type:

Bacteria

Organization:

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA)

Region:

Ontario

Event Size:

Multiple individuals at 1 premises/location

Problem(s):

Respiratory signs

Topics:

Endemic

Start Date

Apr/30/2024

End Date

Apr/30/2024

Website

Ontario Animal Health Network - Ontario Equine Disease Alerts

Strangles (Streptococcus equi) in Ontario, April 30, 2024

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA)

Strangles (Streptococcus equi) has been confirmed in the City of Kawartha Lakes, Ontario. On April 23, 2024, a mare was examined for signs of nasal discharge and an unrelenting fever. There are 3 additional suspected cases.

Under veterinary supervision, the farm owner has voluntarily restricted animal movement and implemented infection control procedures.