Strangles

Waupaca, Wisconsin

December 20, 2025

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1
Confirmed Cases
3
Suspected Cases
5
Exposed
0
Euthanized

Alert Details

Facility Type
Private Facility
Quarantine Status
Voluntary Quarantine
Data Source
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

Location

Affected Horse Details

Horse 1

Age
15
Gender
Mare
Breed
Paint
Vaccination
Vaccinated
Status
Recovered
Clinical Signs: In hindsight, 3 other horses were likely infected, but did not show typical strangles signs of high fevers, nasal discharge, and swollen/draining lymph nodes. They showed edematous legs and/or a cough. They weren't very ill and all responded to treatment.