|Articles|April 16, 2010

Photo gallery: The Iditarod trail (part 8)

Veterinarians play a crucial role in assessing the health condition of these animals, says Dr. Vern Otte. The dogs are expected to race around the clock in six- to eight-hour increments.

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Veterinarians play a crucial role in assessing the health condition of these animals, says Dr. Vern Otte. The dogs are expected to race around the clock in six- to eight-hour increments. Veterinarians begin their examination of the dogs as they run into each checkpoint.

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