Zebras seen as source of disease that is killing horses in Thailand
Zebras are presumed to be the cause of African Horse Sickness that has killed hundreds of horses all over Thailand, experts said.
The Department of Livestock Development and Thailand Equestrian Federation said zebras may be the source of the outbreak.
They asked everyone who owns a zebra to help prevent the spread of the disease.
All zebras must now be quarantined in covered stables with a very fine wire screen, 32 holes for an inch, to prevent disease carriers such as gnat and horsefly.
Owners of zebras can request the screen from the federation via 02-710-3166 or http://tefthailand.com website.
The department has told the zebra owners to strictly follow suggestions to protect the lives of horses in the country.
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