Michigan Horse Recovering From Strangles
Edited Press Release
August 31, 2022
Eight horses were exposed and one mare was confirmed positive in Kent County.
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Eight horses were exposed and one mare was confirmed positive in Kent County.
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The unvaccinated draft cross mare resided in Jefferson County.
The Quarter Horse resides in Adams County and is recovering.
The Friesian colt resides in Murray County and is recovering.
Both Quarter Horses reside at the same facility in Kern County.
The Tehama County horse marks the state’s fourth WNV case in 2022.
The state veterinarian reported another WNV positive horse in Utah.
Both horses are associated with bush track Quarter Horse racing in South Carolina.
Two horses tested positive for strangles in Michigan, and a foal is suspected positive in Wisconsin.
The affected mare resides in Sacramento County and is recovering.
13 counties were declared federal disaster areas, and efforts are being made to help the horses in need.
West Nile virus is still a threat to horses, but veterinarians say vaccination rates are down.
The Uintah County horse has been euthanized.
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