In 2018 and 2019, the Woodford County Extension Service worked with Shadwell Farm in monitoring ergovaline levels in horse pastures to determine toxic levels to mares.  Utilizing analytical services provided by the University of Kentucky Vet Diagnostic Laboratory, levels were able to be monitored and mared managed to mitigate potential health risks.  One farm manager noted that they had potentially saved thousands of dollars of veterinary bills from reduced levels of dystocia and foal loss due to these efforts.