Central Virginia Horse Diagnosed With EHM
Edited Press Release
February 1, 2018
The horse is at a boarding stable in Chesterfield County, which has been placed under quarantine.
The horse is at a boarding stable in Chesterfield County, which has been placed under quarantine.
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