Disease alerts - Strangles (Streptococcus equi) in Ontario, September 16, 2024 - Strangles (Streptococcus equi) in Ontario, September 16, 2024 - Strangles (Streptococcus equi) in Ontario, September 16, 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;
Other

Topics:

Endemic

Start Date

Sep/16/2024

End Date

Sep/16/2024

Website

Equine Disease Communication Center

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

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA)

Strangles (Streptococcus equi) has been confirmed in Renfrew County, Ontario. A 6 year old Arabian gelding presented with fever, cough, and submandibular lymph node swelling. Swab was positive on PCR for S. equi on September 16, 2024. The horse is recovering. There are 5 additional suspected cases. The facility manager has instituted voluntary movement restrictions and biosecurity measures upon the advice of their veterinarian.