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Ky. Equine Youth Festival Celebrates the Horse
April 28, 2013
More than 2,500 school-aged children attended the 2013 Kentucky Equine Youth Festival. Read More
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Krista Cotten
April 27, 2013
Cotten’s research focuses on the effect of tall fescue sample handling and storage on ergovaline Read More
Nielsen Receives Grant for Parasite Study
April 26, 2013
The grant will allow Nielsen to study the interaction between anthelmintic treatment and vaccines. Read More
Gluck Researchers Study Ways to Advance Breeding Season
April 25, 2013
Researchers recently investigated two ways to help advance the breeding season in mares. Read More
AAEP Launches Equine Parasite Control Guidelines
April 24, 2013
An official set of guidelines for parasite control in horses is now available on the AAEP website. Read More
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Steffanie Burk
March 30, 2013
Burk’s main research focus is the development of a western blot test for Parascaris equorum. Read More
33rd Annual Alfalfa Conference Recap
March 29, 2013
This year’s conference focused on hay production for the horse and other high-quality markets. Read More
Gluck Research Foundation Releases Fourth Research Report
March 28, 2013
The University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Foundation published its 2012 Research Report in March. Read More
UK College of Law to Host Equine Law Conference
March 27, 2013
The 28th Annual National Conference on Equine Law will take place May 1 and 2 at Keeneland Race Course. Read More
Renovating the High-Traffic Paddock
March 26, 2013
High-traffic paddocks can become eye sores and provide little, if any, grazing for the horses. Read More
UK Researcher Awarded $2.9 Million for EAV Research
March 05, 2013
Udeni Balasuriya, BVSc, MS, PhD, will study genetic factors related to the EAV carrier state in stallions. Read More
Weed of the Month: Buckhorn Plantain
February 24, 2013
Buckhorn plantain is widespread across North America and is a common plant in various pastures and turf. Read More
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Kathryn Laura Smith
February 23, 2013
Smith's research focused primarily on the neurologic manifestation of equine herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1). Read More
UK Art Museum Features Animal Exhibit
February 23, 2013
Several of the pieces on display in the diverse collection include equines. Read More
<i>Lawsonia </i>Prevalence Patterns Investigated
February 22, 2013
Yearly variability in exposure to Lawsonia in young horses appears to be different than previously thought. Read More
Study Examines Off-The-Track Thoroughbred Adoption Issues
February 22, 2013
Researchers found that reasons for returning an adopted horse are highly variable and unpredictable. Read More
UK's Horse Pasture Evaluation Program Identifies Kentucky Pasture Trends
February 21, 2013
With almost 130 evaluations performed, the program has a large data set about Kentucky horse pastures. Read More
Central Kentucky County Agents Host Pastures Please! Workshop
January 26, 2013
This year's program will feature advice about minimizing the risk of laminitis in grazing horses and more. Read More
UK Seminar Series Sees Changes in 2013
January 25, 2013
Seminar topics for 2013 include placentitis, podiatry, cardiology, endoscopy, nutrition, and more. Read More
Dates Set for 2013 KENA Networking Meetings
January 24, 2013
KENA provides a venue for horse enthusiasts from all disciplines to share ideas and business strategies. Read More
David Switzer Inducted into UK Hall of Distinguished Alumni
January 24, 2013
Switzer is recognized for his knowledge, experience, and accomplishments relating to the breeding and racing. Read More
Using Mature Hay for Bedding: Potential for Tall Fescue Toxicity
January 24, 2013
Ergovaline levels over 200 ppb (parts per billion) in mature hay can cause fescue toxicity in pregnant mares. Read More
UKVDL Leptospirosis Update, January 2013
January 23, 2013
The UKVDL has confirmed 11 leptospirosis abortions so far in the 2012-2013 reproductive season. Read More
Kentucky Equine Survey Releases Initial Findings
January 22, 2013
This comprehensive survey of all breeds of horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules was the first since 1977. Read More
UK College of Agriculture Warns of Livestock Cold Stress
January 22, 2013
During extreme cold provide extra hay and ensure horses have shelter to get out of windy, damp weather. Read More
