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Kentucky EIA Surveillance- 1998

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During 1998 a total of 88,149 samples were tested for equine infectious anemia (EIA) in Kentucky. Private testing accounted for 73,590 samples that were submitted to comply with state regulations regarding the sale and exhibition of equines in Kentucky, resulting in three animals identified as EIA positive.

In addition, 14,559 samples were collected through the Market Surveillance

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