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WCVM's Veterinary Teaching Hospital Resumes Clinical Services for Horses

April 14, 2008

Saskatoon, SK --- Based on the results of diagnostic tests, the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan has resumed all regular clinical services for equine patients at its Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The decision, which took effect at 6:00 p.m. on April 11, ends a 29-day suspension of non-emergency equine admissions to control the risk of equine herpes virus type 1 (EHV-1) spread at the facility.

For more information, please visit the following sites:

• www.wcvm.com/collegenews

• www.ehrf.usask.ca

The news sites also include a second new posting: "WCVM infectious disease specialist gives facts about equine herpes virus to Saskatchewan horse owners." The article recaps some of the key messages given by infectious disease specialist Dr. Hugh Townsend at the EHV information seminar in Saskatoon, Sask. on April 10.

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