Strangles in Two Michigan Counties
Edited Press Release
January 5, 2023
Horses in Van Buren and Montcalm counties have tested positive for strangles.
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Horses in Van Buren and Montcalm counties have tested positive for strangles.
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The horse resides in Riverside County, where four others are exposed.
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