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Horse Safety Campaign Releases New Brochure on Horse-Related Injuries
October 18, 2010
UK Healthcare, in partnership with University of Kentucky colleges of Agriculture and Public Health and 40 community, equine, and medical organizations, continues its five-year educational campaign, Saddle Up Safely, with the development of a h Read More
Feeding Broodmares in Fall and Winter
October 17, 2010
For many years horse owners and veterinarians thought the nutrient needs of pregnant mares increased only at the end of gestation. But new research shows that pregnant mares' nutrient needs increase as early as the fifth month of gestation. Read More
UK Horticulture Helps WEG Bloom
October 17, 2010
When the budget for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games was cut in July, one area that took a hit was funding for decorative plants and ornamentals. The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Department of Horticulture stepped up to help by Read More
Eight Kentucky Universities Welcomed the World During WEG
October 16, 2010
While Kentucky was on the world stage for 16 days during the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, one display in the Equine Village asked visitors, "Where else for an equine education?" The answer was found in the display itself, Read More
University of Kentucky Boasts Equestrian Accomplishments
October 16, 2010
The University of Kentucky Wildcats are known nationally for their basketball prowess. But many sports fans might not realize that UK has achieved athletic successes with another Kentucky tradition--the horse. Since 2008, UK's eq Read More
Diagnosing Disorders of Sexual Development in Horses: Male or Female?
October 16, 2010
Fertility issues in the horse can stem from multiple causes. One cause in mares is due to a disorder of sexual development (DSD) whereby the sex chromosome complement (genotype, or genetic code) is abnormal and does not agree with the external Read More
Weed of the Month: Curly Dock
October 15, 2010
Curly dock is a stout, deep-rooted simple perennial and generally stands two to four feet at maturity, depending on the site. This weed is found throughout the United States and grows well in alfalfa, disturbed sites, cultivated fields, ditches, and Read More
Mature Hay Bedding has Potential for Tall Fescue Toxicity
October 14, 2010
With budgets tight, a number of horse farm managers have reduced costs by using a hay harvest of overmature grass pastures for bedding. On the surface it makes sense to bed stalls with this stemmy hay. But be cautious when using it f Read More
Horses as Healers in College Hippotherapy Course
October 13, 2010
Horses are an integral part of Kentucky's culture. They possess qualities of balance, coordination, speed, reflex, strength, endurance, and stamina. Outside the traditional setting of a racetrack or an open field, though, horses can also be Read More
UK's Gluck Equine Research Center Continues to Improve Horse Health
October 12, 2010
Six of the 10 major vaccines to protect against equine infectious diseases were developed and created at the University of Kentucky's Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center. But that’s not the only major research accomplishment the w Read More
Fall Pasture Improvements
October 12, 2010
Fall is a good time to take stock of the quality of horse pastures. The weeds that were most prevalent and uncontrolled during the summer will now be large and producing seeds. Horse pasture managers might not realize that troublesome weeds Read More
Gluck Center to Receive Donation from Owners of Champion Thoroughbred Filly
September 26, 2010
John and Gina Greathouse, owners of Betfair TVG Triple Tiara series top performer Devil May Care, selected the University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Center, the Kentucky Horse Park, and the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation to rece Read More
Equine Research Featured in UK's Odyssey Magazine
September 25, 2010
The fall 2010 issue of the University of Kentucky's Odyssey magazine features three articles on equine research in the Department of Veterinary Science. Odyssey is published by the Office of the Vice President for Resear Read More
Save the Date for Gluck Center Short Courses
September 25, 2010
The second annual Kentucky Breeders' Short Course, hosted by the University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Center, will be held Jan. 22. This year's course also will offer a one-day Veterinarians' Day for equine veteri Read More
Irwin Foundation Donates $10,000 to Seminar Series
September 24, 2010
The Irwin Foundation recently donated $10,000 to the University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Center to fund veterinary education. The money will be used to support the 2011 Department of Veterinary Science Equine Diagnostic and Research Se Read More
UK Features Projects on African-Americans in Kentucky's Equine History
September 24, 2010
Lexington played a significant role in the early history of horse racing and the equine industry, but few people are aware of the African-American jockeys, trainers, grooms, and handlers who helped shape the Bluegrass' horse heritage. Read More
Kentucky Equine Networking Association Hosts Inaugural Meeting
September 23, 2010
The Kentucky Horse Council and the University of Kentucky Equine Initiative recently announced the formation of the Kentucky Equine Networking Association (KENA) and held its inaugural meeting to a capacity crowd on Sept. 16 at Spindletop Hall Read More
The Pregnant Mare and Perinatology: 10th International Symposium on Equine Reproduction Recap
September 22, 2010
The 10th International Symposium on Equine Reproduction July 26-30 at the University of Kentucky was presented in four sessions: the non-pregnant mare, the stallion, conception and early development, and the pregnant mare and perinatology. Irwi Read More
Visiting Scientists Target Endometritis
September 20, 2010
The University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Center plays host to visiting scientists from around the world, and this summer was no exception. Mette Christoffersen, DVM, and Morten Petersen, PhD, DVM, Dipl. ACT, both from the University of Read More
UK Livestock Lab Changes Name for a Broader Focus
September 20, 2010
The University of Kentucky Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center is now the UK Veterinary Diagnostic Lab (UKVDL). The name change was implemented to reflect the broad focus of the lab, which includes services beyond livestock species.
The Non-Pregnant Mare: 10th International Symposium on Equine Reproduction Recap
September 18, 2010
The 10th International Symposium on Equine Reproduction July 26-30 at the University of Kentucky was presented in four sessions: the non-pregnant mare, the stallion, conception and early development, and the pregnant mare and perinatology. Dale Read More
Weed of the Month: Horsenettle
September 17, 2010
Horsenettle is distributed widely across most of the United States, especially in the eastern half and the western coastal states. This relatively low-growing perennial is easily recognized by its erect to spreading growth habit. The stems and leaves Read More
Toxin Topic: Alsike Clover and Red Clover
September 15, 2010
Alsike clover (Trifolium hybridum) and red clover (Trifolium pratense) are valuable forage crops in North America and are often included in pasture seed mixes. However, these plants can be associated with disease conditions in all animals including Read More
WEG: Safeguards for International Shipment of Horses
August 28, 2010
Planning a trip abroad? Grab your passport, buy a ticket, and pack your bags. Whoa--not if you are a horse. Whenever a horse crosses an international border, the country the horse is traveling to require proof that animals will not threaten the heal Read More
Recent Study Indicates Possible Parasite Drug Resistance
August 21, 2010
A recent study by University of Kentucky researcher Mary Rossano, MS, PhD, assistant professor in Animal and Food Sciences, suggests that two commonly-used dewormers (fenbendazole and moxidectin) might no longer be as effective against small st Read More
