Disease alerts - Strangles (Streptococcus equi) in Alberta, Aug 20, 2026 - Strangles (Streptococcus equi) in Alberta, Aug 20, 2026 - Strangles (Streptococcus equi) in Alberta, Aug 20, 2026

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Regulatory Category- Federal:

Not regulated

Regulatory Category- Province or Territory:

Not regulated

Animal Type:

Equine

Susceptible Animal Types:

Equine

Animal Class:

Terrestrial

Disease Agent:

Strangles (Streptococcus equi)

Disease Agent Type:

Bacteria

Organization:

Veterinary practitioner

Region:

Alberta

Event Size:

1 individual

Problem(s):

Other

Start Date

Aug/20/2026

End Date

Aug/20/2026

Website

Equine Disease Communication Center

Strangles (Streptococcus equi) in Alberta, Aug 20, 2026

Attending Veterinarian

Strangles (Streptococcus equi) has been confirmed at a private facility in Willow Creek Municipal District, Alberta, on August 20, 2026. One horse showed clinical signs of submandibular lymph node abscesses and purulent discharge. The horse is recovering well and is under voluntary quarantine.