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Wyoming Livestock Board Eases Rules For Horses [Audio]

Amy Richards — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:05:43 +0000

Doug Randall reports that the Wyoming Livestock Board has relaxed its requirement for horses entering the state, saying the risk of non-resident horses exposed to Equine Herpes Virus and entering the state has receded. State and Federal damage assessment teams are touring counties across Wyoming, even as flooding and the threat of flooding continues across the state. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Pony Express Re-Enactment Postponed [Audio]

Amy Richards — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:05:40 +0000

For the first time in it's 32 year history, the National Pony Express Association is postponing this summer's annual re-enactment until August, due to concerns about the Equine Herpes Virus-1. Doug Randall has the latest on the state's snowpack. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Equine Herpes Could Spread to Wild Horses [Audio]

Amy Richards — Fri, 27 May 2011 18:05:03 +0000

The Humane Society of the U.S. is concerned about the potential spread of the Equine Herpes Virus-1 to wild horses in the west. Doug Randall reports. AG Reporter Ahren Broad says the U.S.D.A. is looking for meal sites for the summer free lunch program. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Governor: State Will Work to Open Snake River Canyon [Audio]

Amy Richards — Fri, 20 May 2011 23:05:09 +0000

Governor Matt Mead says he will do all he can to make sure the landslide closing U.S. 26-89 is cleared safely and as soon as possible, Doug Randall reports. Laramie County Community College is prohibiting any horses coming onto or leaving the campus in Cheyenne for two weeks due to the Equine Herpes Virus-1. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Wyoming TAG Visits Fremont County Job Center [Audio]

Amy Richards — Wed, 18 May 2011 23:05:38 +0000

Wyoming's Adjutant General, Major General Luke Reiner visited Military Science students at the Fremont County Job Corp Center Wednesday. Wyoming State Veterinarian Jim Logan says you should be aware of the Equine Herpes virus-1, but so far there have been no confirmed cases of the virus in the state. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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