State Veterinarian
Number Confirmed: 1;
Number Exposed: 2;
Facility Type: Private Facility;
Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;
Notes: A horse at a private facility in Snohomish County has tested positive for Strangles. The horse had traveled recently and the owner is following biosecurity recommendations and the facility is quarantining.
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