Two More Remington Park Horses Test Positive for EHV-1
Edited Press Release
December 17, 2019
Kentucky officials continue to restrict Remington Park horses from entering the state’s tracks and training centers.
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Kentucky officials continue to restrict Remington Park horses from entering the state’s tracks and training centers.
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The second of two barns remains under quarantine due to confirmed EHV- cases.
Monitoring has revealed that no additional horses contracted EHV-1.
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