Glanders — Brazil
Rio de Janeiro began holding equestrian test events Thursday ahead of the 2016 Olympics despite concerns over an outbreak of the deadly, highly contagious horse disease glanders at nearby stables.
Officials pressed ahead with the test events despite a statement from Brazil`s agriculture ministry saying at least 1 horse diagnosed with glanders had spent several months at the army equestrian complex that will host the Olympic riding events.
The horse has been euthanized to stop the disease
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