From Rusty Ford: KY West Nile Update 10/12/21
KY’s 4th equine West Nile case was confirmed yesterday (10/11/2021) afternoon. The horse resides in TODD COUNTY KY and a summary of the case follows: -a 3yr PONY GELD - ALIVE Onset Date: ~10/01/21 Initially presented lethargic, weak, inappetence and low grade fever...
From Rusty Ford: KY WNv Update 9/27/2021
Information received earlier this afternoon confirmed KY's 3rd Equine West Nile Case In GRAVES County Kentucky: KDA 003 is: a 12yr PONY Gelding - ALIVE Onset Date: 09/14/21 On 9/16 Presented with muscle fasciculations and was unstable - has responded, and on 9/27...
From Rusty Ford: KY -West Nile Update 9/20/21
Information received yesterday afternoon (9/20/2021) along with results of diagnostic testing completed at Murray State University's Breathitt Veterinary Center confirms a diagnosis of West Nile virus affecting a 2nd Kentucky horse during this calendar year. The...
From Rusty Ford: EHV UPATE 8/11/2021 Ref: Kentucky Rescinds Restrictions eff 8/15
Effective Sunday August 15th, Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s Office of State Veterinarian rescinds restrictions on horses originating from Saratoga Race Course. Horses from Saratoga that meet the standard health requirements for Kentucky tracks and training...
EHV UPATE 7/27/2021 Ref: Saratoga to KY Tracks Protocol Effective 8/1/21
In anticipation of the imposed quarantine of Barn 86 at Saratoga Race Course being rescinded by New York regulatory officials, as early as August 1st, we have been conferring with Kentucky race tracks, racing secretaries, horsemen and veterinarians regarding the...
From Rusty Ford 7/20/21: Saratoga Quarantine – KY Position
SARATOGA EHV Quarantine – KY Update and Position on 7/20/2021 On Thursday evening (7/15) we received notification that Barn 86 at Saratoga Race Course had been placed under quarantine by NYRA Veterinary Officials and New York’s Gaming Commission following a diagnosis...
From Rusty Ford: Updated Info Ref: Pimlico/Laurel > KY Tracks
Effective Monday May 10, Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s Office of State Veterinarian rescinds restrictions on horses originating from both Pimlico and Laurel. All horses from these facilities that meet the standard health requirements for Kentucky tracks and...
From Rusty Ford: EHV Info 4/17 Ref: Pimlico/Laurel > KY Tracks Protocol
In anticipation of the imposed restriction/quarantine prohibiting movement of horses off Laurel Park being rescinded by Maryland regulatory officials as early as April 18th, we have been conferring with Kentucky track officials, racing secretaries, horsemen and...
From Rusty Ford: KY EHV Update 4/13/2021
Blackwood Training Center in Woodford County Kentucky: Results of testing on the samples (Nasal Swabs and Whole Blood EDTA) collected from each horse stabled in Barn A at Blackwood Training Center on Friday, April 9th have been reported negative for detection of EHV1...
From Rusty Ford: EHV Info Ref: Pimlico > KY Tracks Protocol
In anticipation of the imposed restriction/quarantine prohibiting movement of horses off of Pimlico Race Course being rescinded by Maryland regulatory officials, as early as April 12th, we have been conferring with Kentucky track officials, racing secretaries,...