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Graduate Spotlight to Feature Equine Research Projects
January 25, 2011
Claudia Klein, DrMedVet, PhD, Dipl. ACT, ECAR, started her PhD at the University of Florida in Gainesville under the guidance of Mats Troedsson, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACT, ECAR. When Troedsson accepted the position of the director of the Gluck Equine Read More
CSU Lecture Series Honors Squires
January 24, 2011
Two years ago, Colorado State University (CSU) created a lecture series titled the "Ed Squires Lecture in Equine Reproduction" in honor of Ed Squires, MS, PhD, Dipl. ACT (hon.), executive director of the University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Read More
Microbial Colonization of the Foal's GI Tract
January 23, 2011
The gastrointestinal (GI) tract of the normal adult horse contains a complex community of microorganisms. Most of these microbes are located in the large intestine, where they assist in food digestion (especially fiber) and synthesize compounds (such Read More
Equine Abortion of Unknown Cause
January 22, 2011
Pregnancy loss is relatively common in horses. Only 80% of mares bred give birth to a live foal at term. The loss of the developing foal (fetus) during gestation can fall under one of two categories: early embryonic loss, in which the loss of a fetus Read More
The Horseman's Card Donates $17,400 to UK's Gluck Center in 2010
December 20, 2010
The Horseman's Card donated more than $17,400 to the University of Kentucky (UK) Gluck Equine Research Center during the first three quarters of 2010.
Bluegrass Equine Digest: A Year in Review
December 20, 2010
Now in its 19th issue, the Bluegrass Equine Digest continues to provide the latest news on equine research at the University of Kentucky (UK) for the benefit of horse owners all across the country. The UK Equine Initiative (which represents all Read More
Online Budget Tools for Horse Owners Offered by UK College of Agriculture
December 19, 2010
Budgets might seem tedious and onerous to some, but they can also aid in decision-making related to starting a new business, operating an existing business more efficiently, or for tax purposes. In addition, for those who have horses but do not Read More
Recap: UK College of Agriculture at WEG
December 18, 2010
The 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) have come and gone, but the University of Kentucky (UK) College of Agriculture hopes to reap the benefits of a worldwide exposure for years to come. From prospective students to new partnerships to Read More
Kentucky Farm Cash Receipts Up in 2010, Horses Show Slight Improvement
December 17, 2010
After being hit with a commodity market crash in 2008 and a global recession in 2009, Kentucky's farm economy showed marked improvement in 2010. Agricultural economists with the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture estimate Kentucky farm Read More
Survey Highlights Need for Equestrian Safety
December 17, 2010
A survey September 2010 conducted by Saddle Up Safely, a rider safety awareness coalition of 40 community organizations led by the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture's Equine Initiative and UK HealthCare, reveals that equestrians are Read More
Horse Mania: UK Equine Initiative's "Big Blue" Comes Home
December 16, 2010
As the gavel fell and "sold" was uttered Dec. 3 in the Keeneland sales ring, Hip No. 20 began his journey home. The equestrian- and agricultural-themed member of the 2010 class Horse Mania horses had now been twice purchased by a syndicate Read More
Longtime UK Veterinary Science Lab Tech Retires
December 14, 2010
Sandra Collins, a senior laboratory technician in the laboratory of Gene Lyons, PhD, will retire from the University of Kentucky's Department of Veterinary Science on Jan. 3 after more than 40 years with the lab. Read More
Registration Open for Kentucky Breeders' Short Course
December 13, 2010
Registration is now open for the second annual Kentucky Breeders' Short Course, hosted by the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture in partnership with the University of Minnesota. The Short Course will be held Jan. 21 and 22 ... Read More
Weed of the Month: Bush Honeysuckle
December 12, 2010
Bush honeysuckle describes several species of woody honeysuckles found in the eastern half of the United States. Types of bush honeysuckles include Amur honeysuckle, Morrow's honeysuckle, and Tartarian honeysuckle. Read More
Arctic Cold Dangerous for Livestock
December 08, 2010
Kentucky is in the throes of an early season arctic blast that could cause problems for livestock operations. A blast of arctic air recently filtered into the lower Ohio Valley, resulting in highs only in the 20s for most Kentucky locations. Read More
UK Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Welcomes New Scientist
November 26, 2010
The newly-renamed UK Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory recently welcomed scientist Erdal Erol, DVM, MSc, PhD, as the laboratory's new head of diagnostic microbiology. Read More
Spotlight Equine: UK Animal Genetic Testing and Research Laboratory Offers Tests to Public
November 23, 2010
Genetics is one of the many research focus areas at the UK Gluck Equine Research Center. A subset of this emphasis area is the Animal Genetic Testing and Research Laboratory, which allows horse owners to investigate their horses' DNA Read More
Gluck Center's Timoney Named Chair of International PrEquID Group
November 22, 2010
Peter Timoney, the Frederick Van Lennep Chair in Equine Veterinary Science at the University of Kentucky's Gluck Equine Research Center, was named the acting chair of the international group, PrEquID, in September. Read More
Toxin Topic: Johnsongrass Poisoning in Horses
November 22, 2010
The drought that has affected many regions of Kentucky and the surrounding area this year has some horse owners worried about Johnsongrass poisoning. Johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense) is a drought-tolerant noxious weed that can infiltrate pastures ... Read More
UK's Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Changes Potomac Horse Fever Testing Requirements
November 20, 2010
The University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory recently announced a change in the type of samples required to perform a test for Neorickettsia risticii, the causative organism for Potomac horse fever. Read More
KENA Holds Successful Second Meeting
November 18, 2010
The Kentucky Equine Networking Association (KENA), a newly formed equine networking and educational group for equine professionals involved in pleasure and performance horse breeds, held its second meeting Nov. 16 in Lexington, Ky.
Lloyd's of London and UK Department of Veterinary Science Partnership
November 14, 2010
Global insurance market Lloyd's of London recently presented a $45,000 check to the University of Kentucky, continuing almost three decades of support for the university's Equine Disease Quarterly publication. Read More
Winter Pasture Management
November 14, 2010
Horse pastures often are abused by the stress of winter, especially following a drought. Read More
UK College of Agriculture: Time to Inventory, Purchase Hay
November 13, 2010
Due to dry conditions, many horse owners across Kentucky and surrounding areas are already into their winter feeding programs. Horse owners need to inventory their hay supplies now to ensure they have enough to last through the winter. Read More
Thoroughbreds: Freshman Sire Stud Fees
October 23, 2010
The Thoroughbred industry has historically made decisions based on instinct and experience. Compared to other industries, minimal statistical evidence exists to support these decisions, particularly in regards to setting freshman sire stud fees Read More
