EIA in Texas Horses: More Cases Confirmed
Erica Larson
July 9, 2019
Texas animal health officials confirmed EIA in 16 Quarter Horses on one premises in Kaufman County and a Quarter Horse residing in Montague County.
Texas animal health officials confirmed EIA in 16 Quarter Horses on one premises in Kaufman County and a Quarter Horse residing in Montague County.
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