A colder winter has likely put the caterpillars, which are linked to Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome, behind their usual ...
The Eastern tent caterpillar (ETC) gained notoriety during the early 2000s when its accidental ingestion by pregnant mares was linked to Mare ...
Once fully grown, the rearers collect them for cocooning. The pupation period inside the cocoon lasts 15-20 days, after which the moths emerge. The cocoons are then carefully processed to extract the ...