Two horses in Florida recently tested positive for strangles. The horses live in Marion and Alachua counties.
In Marion County, a 2-year-old draft cross gelding tested positive for strangles on Aug. 19 after developing clinical signs on Aug. 11, including fever, nasal discharge, and lymph node abscess. He is recovering, and 10 horses at the facility have been exposed.
In Alachua County, a Quarter Horse mare tested positive on Sept. 15 after developing clinical signs on Aug. 31, including fever, nasal discharge, and lymph node swelling. She is recovering, and 15 horses at the facility have been exposed…