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Colorado horse is being tested for equine disease

RBC — One Colorado mare has been identified as having been in contact with a stallion infected with contagious equine metritis (CEM). A hold order has been placed on the premises until tests results have returned.
“Colorado is now among 27 other states tracing horses and testing for this disease,” said Dr. Keith Roehr, Colorado Department of Agriculture’s state veterinarian. “It is important to remember that this disease does not affect humans and CDA is…