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UK Reports Eastern Caterpillar Outlook

UK Reports Eastern Caterpillar Outlook

Experts report the eastern tent caterpillar egg hatch will likely begin in mid-March for Central Kentucky.

 Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Caterpillars Hatching Earlier This Year in KY

Caterpillars Hatching Earlier This Year in KY

Eastern tent caterpillar eggs have begun hatching well ahead of last year's schedule, and the egg hatch is expected to be completed by the first full week of March, University of Kentucky officials said Feb. 29.

 Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Tent Caterpillars Hatch in Central KY

Tent Caterpillars Hatch in Central KY

Experts have reported that Eastern tent caterpillars are developing normally this spring and have just completed the egg hatch stage. Controlling the caterpillars is vital to area horse farms, as University of Kentucky research has strongly linked them with outbreaks of mare reproductive loss syndrome, which can cause late-term foal losses, early-term fetal losses, and weak foals.

 Thursday, April 10, 2008

Horse Farms Told to Track Caterpillar Activity

Though there aren't indications of widespread high populations of the Eastern tent caterpillar, University of Kentucky officials said its an optimal time for horse farms to assess caterpillar activity and implement control strategies while the larvae are small and most susceptible.

 Friday, April 06, 2007

Florida Foal Dies; MRLS Safety Measures Cited

A second foal has been confirmed as having died from mare reproductive loss syndrome (MRLS) in Florida, according to Dr. Dana Zimmel of the University of Florida's College of Veterinary Medicine.

 Saturday, April 01, 2006