Two Ontario Mares Confirmed With EHV Abortions
Edited Press Release
March 10, 2021
Both facilities are under a 21-day voluntary quarantine.
Both facilities are under a 21-day voluntary quarantine.
Officials have deemed the cases unrelated.
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This case has not been connected with international travel, transport, or exhibition.
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