1. The National Equine Health Plan Update Prepared for the National Institute of Animal Agriculture Annual Conference Omaha, Nebraska: April 2014 By: R.J. Layher Director of Health & Regulatory Affairs The American Horse Council

2. QUESTIONS?

3. History 2010 American Horse Council National Issues Forum The need for a comprehensive health plan to protect the industry. A coordinated effort between Federal and State Animal Health Officials, Veterinarians and Industry Key points to the NEHP were developed Protect the health and welfare of U.S. equine Establish the role of the industry, federal and state authorities and tribal governments in dealing with a disease outbreak to minimize the impact on the horse community Facilitate the continued interstate and international movement of equine and their products Protect the continuity and economic viability of the equine industry

4. Goals Education Protecting the economic viability of the industry Raising awareness of common diseases and ways to mitigate them What to look for if a horse shows signs of a disease Teaching proper habits and practices in raising and caring for a horse from an early age Biosecurity Disease Mitigation Dr. Katie Flynn Biosecurity Tool-Kit Business Continuity Interstate and International Movement Potential for an outbreak to cause stagnation in horse movement Dissemination of Information Equine Disease Communication Center

5. Status Working on finalizing uniform guidelines and protocols with the industry Uniform guide lines for shows, farms, tracks, etc. Drafting tool kits and educational materials for industry use Identifying funding needs