Other states have called us, and are taking a look at it.
We need to establish the intensity and scope of the infestation first.
I wouldn't say things are critical, but they're getting there. It's an issue where if we're not aggressive now, in three or four years, it could be harming people.
Like people, the great majority of horses that get the virus will not show symptoms.
Our programs generally have emergency response components to them.
These are (mostly) mom and pops because we were told by the merchants (they) didn't want to see franchises that you would see in every town.
We were in a series of budget reductions. It was not something we wanted to do. We will stay with the present arrangement. The budget climate really hasn't changed for us.
We wanted people to see how special this was.
We're not trying to make it beautiful or perfect.
We believe it's been very successful so far.
