VS Outbreak in Texas, Colorado Continues
The Horse Staff
September 26, 2014
Twelve premises in Texas and 126 premises in Colorado remain quarantined.
Twelve premises in Texas and 126 premises in Colorado remain quarantined.
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Animal health officials in Colorado and Texas have reported additional equine cases of vesicular stomatitis (VS) in both states.
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