Disease alerts - Strangles (Streptococcus equi) in Ontario, January 25, 2024 - Strangles (Streptococcus equi) in Ontario, January 25, 2024 - Strangles (Streptococcus equi) in Ontario, January 25, 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:

1 individual

Topics:

Endemic

Start Date

Jan/25/2024

End Date

Jan/25/2024

Website

Equine Disease Communication Center

Strangles (Streptococcus equi) in Ontario, January 25, 2024

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

Strangles (Streptococcus equi) has been confirmed in the City of Hamilton, Ontario. On January 23, 2024, a 10 year old Warmblood gelding presented with two draining abscesses on the head along with some abrasions. A sample of the draining fluid was positive for S. equi on PCR on January 25, 2024. This gelding arrived on the property about 14 days prior to the development of clinical signs. The farm owner, working with their veterinarian, has implemented voluntary animal movement restrictions and infection control procedures.