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Three Horses Near Seymour Diagnosed With Fatal Virus
Cases are first since 2006, but state officials don't expect wider outbreak
By Eric Berman
5/29/2008

A horse-killing virus has reappeared in Indiana for the first time since 2006.

Three horses on a Jackson County farm were put to sleep after ( Read more... )

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Three EIA-Positives Found in Indiana; Horse Owners Advised to Test Animals Regularly

INDIANAPOLIS (27 May 2008)­€ ¦â’ ’´Horse owners and veterinarians should watch their horses, mules, donkeys and other equine closely for any unusual disease symptoms ( Read more... )

USDA's "Business Plan" USDA Business Plan

It calls for "Harmonization" of existing sytems that already use "individual" identification. Harmonization involved changing the existing program so they use the NAIS compliant AINs.

As part of its "harmonization strategy", USDA proposes having breed registries begin using AINS. (Page 55 of the plan)

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