How Much Do You Know About PPID?
Edited Press Release
June 9, 2021
Here’s a look at some common misconceptions about PPID and the truth behind them.
Here’s a look at some common misconceptions about PPID and the truth behind them.
The private facility where the horse resides is under voluntary quarantine.
The 12-year-old unvaccinated Miniature Horse was euthanized.
The Kentucky Horse Council will award $3,000 in scholarships to students attending state programs in pursuit of equine careers.
Investigation could result in disease responses at additional facilities.
Officials have imposed a quarantine on the affected horse’s premises.
Eleven Shelby County stablemates were exposed.
Two horses tested positive and six additional horses are suspected positive.
Special approval is no longer needed for horses entering Kentucky tracks from these Maryland facilities.
The horses resided at the same Shelby County boarding facility.
Four horses tested positive, eight are suspected positive, and four more were potentially exposed after traveling to a New York show.
In addition to the three affected horses, 43 horses were potentially exposed.
Thirty other horses were exposed.
The 2021 Grant Application Deadline is May 26.
The organization has launched a nationwide adoption event taking place throughout May to help more equines find homes.
The Thoroughbred and Young Rider of the Year Awards salute horses excelling in noncompetitive careers and recognize juniors, respectively.
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