Culpepper, Virginia, Horses Test Positive for EHV-1
Edited Press Release
August 15, 2017
One horse is recovering with supportive care while the other was euthanized. Both horses are from the same farm.
One horse is recovering with supportive care while the other was euthanized. Both horses are from the same farm.
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One horse is recovering with supportive care while the other was euthanized. Both horses are from the same farm.
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