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.
Other states have called us, and are taking a look at it.
Our programs generally have emergency response components to them.
We need to establish the intensity and scope of the infestation first.
We're not trying to make it beautiful or perfect.
We're our own worst enemy. We don't seek help from outsiders.
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.
Downtown Palm Springs is one big open air shopping plaza. But there is a real void in the quick, casual (food) category.
When you look at the numbers, you see the dairy industry as a whole not just viable but burgeoning.
We wanted people to see how special this was.
We believe it's been very successful so far.
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.
It's an important point to make that the disease is difficult to spread.