Weekly Disease Roundup: September 28 – October 5, 2026
As of October 5, 2026, Equine Alert recorded 11 new disease alerts across 7 states over the past week, led by Pigeon Fever.
This Week at a Glance
| Metric | This Week | Last Week | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Alerts | 11 | 19 | -42% |
| States Affected | 7 | — | — |
| Diseases Reported | 4 | — | — |
Activity by Disease
| Disease | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Pigeon Fever | 4 |
| West Nile Virus | 4 |
| Strangles | 2 |
| Equine Influenza | 1 |
Activity by State
| State | Alerts | Primary Disease |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 4 | Pigeon Fever |
| Wisconsin | 2 | Strangles |
| Tennessee | 1 | West Nile Virus |
| Florida | 1 | West Nile Virus |
| Kansas | 1 | Strangles |
| Colorado | 1 | West Nile Virus |
| Kentucky | 1 | West Nile Virus |
This Week's Alerts
- October 3 | Pigeon Fever | Deschutes, Oregon — official quarantine
- October 3 | West Nile Virus | Shelby, Tennessee
- October 3 | Pigeon Fever | Deschutes, Oregon — official quarantine
- October 3 | Pigeon Fever | Harney, Oregon — official quarantine
- October 3 | Pigeon Fever | Deschutes, Oregon — official quarantine
- October 2 | West Nile Virus | Okeechobee, Florida
- October 1 | Strangles | Jackson, Kansas — voluntary quarantine
- October 1 | West Nile Virus | Grand, Colorado
- October 1 | Strangles | Outagamie, Wisconsin — voluntary quarantine
- September 30 | Equine Influenza | Polk, Wisconsin — voluntary quarantine
- September 30 | West Nile Virus | Clinton, Kentucky
Protect Your Horses
Disease activity shifts week to week. A few habits go a long way:
- Check destination states for disease activity before you travel or compete
- Isolate returning horses for 14–21 days when possible
- Monitor temperatures daily — fever is often the first sign of EHV-1
- Avoid nose-to-nose contact and don't share water buckets or equipment at events
- Inspect wounds daily and keep them clean and covered
Want alerts the moment a new outbreak is reported in your state? Sign up for free email alerts or explore the interactive outbreak map. Data sourced from the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC).