Salmonellosis

Montgomery, Maryland

June 20, 2026

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Confirmed Cases
3
Suspected Cases
0
Exposed
0
Euthanized

Alert Details

Facility Type
Boarding Facility
Quarantine Status
Official Quarantine
Data Source
University Clinician and State Veterinarian

Affected Horse Details

Horse 1

Age
18
Gender
Mare
Breed
Paint
Status
Affected And Alive
Clinical Signs: The mare was referred to an equine hospital for evaluation and treatment of fever, diarrhea, and systemic inflammatory response syndrome. She was admitted under isolation protocol, and has improved with treatment. Fecal samples collected at hospital admission were positive on PCR and culture for Salmonella. Several other horses on the farm have been treated for fever, diarrhea, and/or colic in the last week.