Colorado, Texas Report Additional VS Quarantines
The Horse Staff
August 21, 2014
Colorado officials have 184 premises quarantined for VS, while Texas officials have 44 facilities quarantined.
Colorado officials have 184 premises quarantined for VS, while Texas officials have 44 facilities quarantined.
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