VOICED : Test ecuestre de Rio-2016

Brazil is investigating hundreds of horses for suspected muermo, a lethal infectious disease. Two cases near Olympic facilities raised concerns, but authorities assured no risk to athletes or horses. The International Equestrian Federation approved the test event as safe. To prevent the disease, foreign horses were not brought in; instead, 20 Brazilian horses are used with restricted access. Muermo is highly contagious and can be fatal to humans without treatment. Brazilian law and international guidelines mandate the sacrifice of infected horses as the disease is incurable.

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