California Horse Tests Positive for EIA
Edited Press Release
February 18, 2021
Test results are pending for 62 exposed horses on the affected horse’s home premises.
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Test results are pending for 62 exposed horses on the affected horse’s home premises.
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Another equid on the Eagle County farm was exposed.
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The positive tests follow the euthanasia of three other horses at the facility.
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The horse that tested positive has been euthanized.
Thirteen horses at a private facility were exposed.
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