February 25, 2013 – Gulfport, MS – It is reported that there are no new EHV-1 cases occurring in Ocala, Florida and that the infected horse that was competing in Ocala last week continues to do very well at the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine in Gainesville.

One tent at HITS Ocala remains under quarantine, and all horses stabled in that tent remain in excellent health with no symptoms whatsoever.  There are no restrictions on horses coming or going from the show grounds or over Florida state borders.

With that said, and with the guidance and support of the Mississippi State Veterinarian who has been in contact with the State Veterinarian of Florida, we are lifting our ban on horses from Florida coming to compete in Gulfport if the horses meet criteria set forth by the State Vets.

We will continue our protocol of checking health certificates and the programs we started on Friday at our entrance.

For more information on criteria, please call our office 228 832 2745.

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See you at the ring,
Bob Bell
The Classic Company, Ltd.
www.ClassicCompany.com
Phone/FAX:  (843) 768-5503
Post Office Box 1311  Johns Island  SC 29457