Delta Downs has ended our current quarantine on all horses effective Monday, January 16. Horses should have a CVI for entry into backside dated within 48 hours prior to arrival. After Jan. 22nd the normal 30 day issued CVI will be valid for entry. Should any changes take place to this policy an update will be posted on the overnight.

LAHBPA attended a meeting with representatives of the Louisiana State Racing Commission, the State Department of Agriculture, Fair Grounds (FG) backside committee, FG management, and FG racetrack practicing veterinarians.  Various issues and concerns regarding the ongoing quarantine were discussed.  The Department of Agriculture understands 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Brian W. Spencer, Manager of Communications/Racing Analyst, 504.948.1233, brian.spencer@fgno.com

NEW ORLEANS (January 13, 2017) – Additional horses have tested positive for EHV-1 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots. The entirety of Barn 14, Barn 36 and the Receiving Barn had blood pulled and

Click here to download an update from the Louisiana Department of Agriculture.

Following recent reports of additional cases of EHV-1 in Louisiana, Delta Downs has decided to extend our current quarantine on all horses until Monday, January 16.

We still have not had any reports of EHV-1 at Delta Downs, but are extending the quarantine out of an abundance of caution, 

Attention members, please click here for an update from the Fair Grounds