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Strangles (Streptococcus equi) in Ontario, September 16, 2024

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA)
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Strangles (Streptococcus equi) has been confirmed in Oxford County, Ontario. On September 9, 2024, a 20 year old Belgian mare developed an abscess on the side of her head about a month after the arrival of a new horse. The abscess was positive for S. equi on PCR testing. The horse is recovering. One additional horse was exposed.