Strangles

Regional Municipality of Halton, Ontario

July 2, 2025

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Confirmed Cases
0
Suspected Cases
0
Exposed
0
Euthanized

Alert Details

Facility Type
Boarding Facility
Quarantine Status
Voluntary Quarantine
Data Source
OMAFA

Location

Affected Horse Details

Horse 1

Age
35
Gender
Gelding
Breed
Pony
Status
Euthanized
Clinical Signs: This senior pony had other significant health issues and was being administered immune modulating medication when it developed a single submandibular abscess. Testing confirmed S. equi. The pony was euthanized due to its declining health. The remainder of the horses in the barn are vaccinated for S. equi and are being monitored by the attending veterinarians.