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Iditarod XXXV Media Advisory
Thong Necropsy
by Staff
DATE: March 14, 2007
TO: Race Officials, Race Veterinarians, Media, Volunteers
FROM: Mark Nordman, Race Marshal
A gross necropsy was performed on "Thong" a three year old male in the team of Matt Hayashida. Preliminary indications showed that Thong expired as a result of acute pneumonia.
Further studies including histopathology and cultures will be conducted.
