Sussex County Horse Tests Positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis
Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Thursday, September 19, 2013
A horse from Sussex County has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis, a mosquito-borne disease, the Delaware Department of Agriculture announced today.
Young Farmers Program now accepting loan applications
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Young Delaware farmers seeking to purchase land may be able to receive assistance through an innovative State of Delaware program. The Young Farmers Program is now accepting applications for its fourth round of funding, with applications due Nov. 30.
Second horse with West Nile has recovered
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 17, 2013
A second Delaware horse has tested positive for West Nile Virus, but has recovered. The two-year-old filly from Sussex County is the state’s second confirmed case of West Nile Virus since 2003. Delaware’s first equine case of West Nile Virus this year was diagnosed in Kent County in August; that horse has also recovered.
Free beekeeping event on Sept. 21
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Friday, September 13, 2013
Learn about beekeeping basics, beehives, honey production and more at a free Open Hive Event sponsored by the Delaware Beekeepers Association. The free public event will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 21 at Redden State Forest, Georgetown.
Horse with West Nile Virus recovering, doing well
Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 30, 2013
A Kent County horse has tested positive for West Nile Virus, the Department of Agriculture announced today. The horse, which is recovering well, is Delaware’s first confirmed equine case of West Nile Virus since 2003, said Delaware State Veterinarian Dr. Heather Hirst, who urged equine owners to get their horses vaccinated.
