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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.

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