Kentucky Lake Equine Services

                              Kim Abernathy-Young, DVM

                         4224 Mayfield Hwy

                          Benton, KY  42025

                              270-527-6655
 

News

Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) confirmed in a Kentucky horse at LDDC
The Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center (LDDC) in Lexington, Ky., confirmed a case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in a horse from Carroll County in October. The animal was euthanatized on Oct. 10 and was submitted to LDDC for a complete necropsy and diagnostic work-up.

Florida piroplasmosis investigation wraps up; positive horses removed
According to a Nov. 5 statement released by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, none of the horses that tested positive for piroplasmosis during a recent investigation remain on Florida properties. Six quarantines remain in effect. Read more.

Tennessee has first case of EEE
The Tennessee departments of Agriculture and Health are urging horse owners to protect animals from mosquitoes and to review vaccination records for the encephalitis and other mosquito-borne diseases including West Nile virus. Read more.

AAEP adds rabies as core vaccine

Rabies is an infrequently encountered neurologic disease of equids.  While the incidence of rabies in horses is low, the disease is invariably fatal and has considerable public health significance.  It is recommended that rabies vaccine be a core vaccine for all equids.  Read more.
 

With improved funding, the Kentucky Quarter Horse Association Breeders Incentive Fund is all the talk for the 2009 Breeding season.  To learn more about rules, regulations, and how to get you mare or stallion involved, please visit www.kyqha.com, Breeders Incentive Fund.  If you are interested in breeding your mare, please contact us at 270-527-6655.

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