Potomac Horse Fever Confirmed in Ontario
Erica Larson
August 21, 2013
Two Ontario, Canada, horses tested positive for Potomac horse fever (PHF) in early August.
Two Ontario, Canada, horses tested positive for Potomac horse fever (PHF) in early August.
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Knowledge about handling outbreaks will help ensure the best health possible for all horses involved.
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