Deadly Botulism Outbreak Confirmed in Florida
Diane E. Rice
February 23, 2022
Horses at multiple farms have shown signs consistent with botulism.
Horses at multiple farms have shown signs consistent with botulism.
Both the mare and Alameda County racetrack are now clear of equine herpesvirus quarantines.
One horse has been euthanized due to the severity of its signs.
The affected horse resides in Alameda County along with 21 stablemates.
Two horses have now experienced neurologic signs, with 17 experiencing fever only.
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Two more horses were confirmed positive for EHV-1 on Feb. 15.
Four more horses displaying fever only have been confirmed positive for EHV-1.
The facility remains under official quarantine until requirements are met.
One of three diagnosed horses at the Riverside County property is showing neurologic signs of equine herpesvirus.
A private facility in Palm Beach County is under voluntary quarantine.
This affected horse displayed fever but no neurologic signs.
The affected horse and all exposed equines are under official quarantine.
The Horse and Dechra have partnered to educate horse owners about hoof-related lamenesses Feb. 13-19, 2022.
The 3-year-old colt, trained by Bob Baffert, died suddenly at the end of a workout in December. Controversy surrounded his first-place finish in the 2021 Kentucky Derby after he failed race-day drug testing.
The San Mateo County index premises remains under quarantine.
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