Strangles

Haldimand, Ontario

October 6, 2025

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Confirmed Cases
1
Suspected Cases
15
Exposed
0
Euthanized

Alert Details

Facility Type
Private Facility
Quarantine Status
Voluntary Quarantine
Data Source
OMAFA

Location

Affected Horse Details

Horse 1

Age
20
Gender
Gelding
Breed
Warmblood (WB)
Clinical Signs: A new horse arrived to the farm a few weeks prior to this gelding developing clinical signs of Strangles (fever, nasal discharge). The gelding subsequently tested positive for Strangles. <br/><strong>Comments: </strong>The facility owner, working with their veterinarian, has instituted voluntary animal movement restrictions and biosecurity protocols. To see past and present Strangles cases in Ontario go to: <a href="https://www.oahn.ca/resources/ontario-equine-disease-alerts">https://www.oahn.ca/resources/ontario-equine-disease-alerts</a>/ and enter the disease surveillance portal