OHHA statement on recent EHV-1 positives at The Meadows
January 30, 2018,from the Ohio Harness Hosemen’s Association
Columbus, OH — Ohio horsemen: In light of the unfortunate recent EHV-1 positives at The Meadows, Miami Valley Raceway will not be accepting entries on any horse that has raced or stabled at the western Pennsylvania track since Jan. 10, until further notice.
Additionally, any horse who raced at The Meadows between Jan. 1 and Jan. 9, plus any horse stabled in the state of Pennsylvania (farms or fair tracks) since Jan. 1 will be required to submit a health certificate dated within 48 hours of the horse’s first start at Miami Valley, in addition to a negative laboratory result from a nasal swab test.
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