KY West Nile Update 9/15/2020
Results of diagnostic testing reported today by the University of KY’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has confirmed KY’s first equine diagnosed with West Nile Virus in Kentucky this year. The confirmation is based on detectable WNv specific IgM antibodies and...
From Rusty Ford: INFO: Equine Reminders / Updates 8/12/2020
Greetings to all and trust this finds you staying safe and healthy. Feel free to distribute to your memberships as needed. > I am taking this opportunity of slow-down in work due to COVID-19 to give some general information on our equine disease surveillance...
SPANISH – COVID-19 KY St Vet Recommendations/Guidelines
> There have been no changes in our position, recommendations or guidance that was provided 3/26. > We have though received from The University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, Food and Environment a Spanish translation of the Guidance Documents and have...
From Rusty Ford: 3/26/20: Equine Boarding Facilities COVID-19 KY St Vet Recommendations/Guidelines
Further to the COVID-19 Guidance provided earlier this week I am providing this update to address Equine Boarding Facilities: After receiving multiple inquiries, I sought clarification and have received from Governor Beshear's office that equine boarding facilities...
3/24/20: From Rusty Ford: COVID-19 KY St Vet Recommendations/Guidelines
> The public health threat presented by COVID-19, otherwise known as coronavirus, is impacting all, and the equine industry is not immune to it. Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles, State Veterinarian Dr. Bob Stout and I are appreciative of the proactive...
From Rusty Ford: COVID-19 / Eq Activities
> > Note: I don't have valid email addresses for each shed in KY - So please do help forward this message. > > The threat that COVID-19 virus poses is impacting each of our lives daily. The efforts to contain the virus by mitigating further transmission is...
Remington Update- KY’s Position 12/13/19
KY Racetracks/horsemen We did on Thursday 12/12 have good conversation with officials directing/overseeing the quarantine and testing at Remington Park. Currently – horses in the original barn have been released from quarantine. The release was issued after a 14 day...
KY’s West Nile Update 10/15
Results reported earlier today by the University of Kentucky's Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory confirms the diagnosis of West Nile virus affecting a 2nd Kentucky horse. The diagnosis is based on WNv-specific IgM antibodies detected from a sample collected/submitted...
KY’s WEST NILE Update 9/19/19
Kentucky's First Equine West Nile Case 2019 has been Confirmed.Results reported earlier today by the University of Kentucky's Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory confirms the diagnosis of West Nile virus affecting a horse in BOYLE County Kentucky. The diagnosis is based...
DELAWARE PARK – KY Position-Updated 7/5/19
I did earlier this week share with racing officials and the Chief Veterinarian at Delaware Park the procedures, protocols and strategies we have successfully used in the past to help mitigate risk of disease transmission in racing/training environments. The procedures...