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...

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...

In anticipation of the imposed quarantine of Barn 86 at Saratoga Race Course being rescinded by New York regulatory officials, as early as August 1st, we have been conferring with Kentucky race tracks, racing secretaries, horsemen and veterinarians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...

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...

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...

In anticipation of the imposed restriction/quarantine prohibiting movement of horses off Laurel Park being rescinded by Maryland regulatory officials as early as April 18th, we have been conferring with Kentucky track officials, racing secretaries, horsemen and...

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...

In anticipation of the imposed restriction/quarantine prohibiting movement of horses off of Pimlico Race Course being rescinded by Maryland regulatory officials, as early as April 12th, we have been conferring with Kentucky track officials, racing secretaries,...

MEMORANDUM To:       Kentucky Department of Agriculture, Office of the State Veterinarian From:   Dr. Michael Odian, Maryland State Veterinarian Re:      Ongoing Response to EHV at Laurel Park/Pimlico Racetracks Date:   April 5, 2021 In a light of a recent e-mail sent...

Follows are updates to our EHV1 incident at Blackwood Training Center in Woodford County, KY. We are also taking this opportunity to share with you our understanding of the latest developments at Laurel and Pimlico in Maryland. Blackwood Training Center Woodford...