Parx EHV-1: Additional Cases Confirmed
Erica Larson
April 11, 2016
As of April 10, four horses–including the index case–have died or been euthanized.
Horse breeding from planning through foal care
As of April 10, four horses–including the index case–have died or been euthanized.
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