USA Equestrian Trust Awards Second Round of 2013 Grants
Edited Press Release
December 14, 2013
The USA Equestrian Trust has awarded $55,000 in grants to help fund four projects by equine nonprofits
The USA Equestrian Trust has awarded $55,000 in grants to help fund four projects by equine nonprofits
Thus far in 2013, 12 Kentucky horses have tested positive for WNV in 10 counties.
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service reported 296 WNV cases and 177 EEE cases as of Nov. 4.
Gaubatz’ research focused on equine protozoal myeloencphalitis (or EPM).
Owners are urged to have horses vaccinated properly to reduce the risk of WNV, EEE, and other diseases.
The affected horse–an unvaccinated 4-year-old Shire gelding from Trigg County–has been euthanized.
The unvaccinated 17-year-old Quarter Horse mare died earlier this month.
The unvaccinated 3-year-old Quarter Horse gelding has a favorable prognosis for recovery.
Researchers found that Neospora hughesi is being identified in horses across the United States.
The 2-year-old Standardbred gelding’s condition is improving and he has resumed eating and drinking.
The unvaccinated 10-year-old mare from north Pasco was euthanized after becoming ill.
Officials in Florida and New Hampshire reported that horses in both states have tested positive for EEE.
Officials announced Oct. 4 that two additional horses have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).
Reported diseases include CEM, strangles, influenza, EVA, EHV, piroplasmosis, salmonellosis, and more.
Officials confirmed Oregon’s third case, while a fifth Kentucky horse tested positive for WNV.
As of Sept. 25, 139 cases of EEE and 157 cases of WNV have been reported in horses nationwide.
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