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USDA
Government Veterinarian to Discuss Equine Virus with Concerned
Wellington
Equestrians
Wellington
, FL – December 14, 2006 – On Saturday, December 16, USDA Government
Veterinarian, Dr. Julie Gauthier, will meet with equestrians, community members,
and members of the media to discuss the Equine Rhinopneumonitis Virus.
The disease, also known as Equine Herpes Virus or
EHV, is a highly infectious viral disease that may be affecting the
Wellington
community. Early reports indicate that this disease might be the root cause of
the recent outbreak in the area.
In
an attempt to contain and control this illness, Stadium Jumping Inc. elected to
cancel the American Grand Prix Association Championship and the Christmas
Festival Horse Show, scheduled for this weekend in
Wellington
.
The meeting
with Dr. Gauthier will be held at 10:00am in the Jockey Club at the Palm Beach
Polo Equestrian Club on
14440 Pierson Road
in
Wellington
,
FL.
The Jockey Club, also referred to as the VIP tent, is located adjacent to the
large, grass Internationale Arena.
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