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Cape Breton harness racing cancelled over virus fears
One horse being tested for contagious Equine Herpes Virus-1 as a precaution
CBC News
Posted: May 23, 2013 4:29 PM AT
Last Updated: May 23, 2013 6:39 PM AT
Harness race cards at Northside Downs and Inverness Raceway in Cape Breton have been cancelled this weekend as a precaution against the spread of a potential virus.
The concern is over a horse that raced in North Sydney on Monday.
The horse was stabled at the Campbellville Training Centre in Ontario, where there is one confirmed case of Equine Herpes Virus-1.
"To date this horse is showing no signs of the virus whatsoever," said Lynn MacLennan, executive director of the Atlantic Standardbred Breeders Assocation...
Cape Breton harness racing cancelled over virus fears
One horse being tested for contagious Equine Herpes Virus-1 as a precaution
CBC News
Posted: May 23, 2013 4:29 PM AT
Last Updated: May 23, 2013 6:39 PM AT
Harness race cards at Northside Downs and Inverness Raceway in Cape Breton have been cancelled this weekend as a precaution against the spread of a potential virus.
The concern is over a horse that raced in North Sydney on Monday.
The horse was stabled at the Campbellville Training Centre in Ontario, where there is one confirmed case of Equine Herpes Virus-1.
"To date this horse is showing no signs of the virus whatsoever," said Lynn MacLennan, executive director of the Atlantic Standardbred Breeders Assocation...