Disease alerts - Strangles (Streptococcus equi) in Ontario, January 26, 2024 - Strangles (Streptococcus equi) in Ontario, January 26, 2024 - Strangles (Streptococcus equi) in Ontario, January 26, 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

Jan/26/2024

End Date

Jan/26/2024

Website

Equine Disease Communication Center

Strangles (Streptococcus equi) in Ontario, January 26, 2024

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

Strangles (Streptococcus equi) has been confirmed in Grey County, Ontario. On January 25, 2024, a two year old mixed breed filly developed a fever (40.9 C), purulent nasal discharge and enlarged submandibular lymph nodes. The other horses in the barn were recovering from similar signs. Strangles was confirmed on January 26, 2024. The horse is recovering. The farm is under voluntary movement restrictions and the owner has implemented infection control procedures. The farm is under veterinary supervision.