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UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Barry Meade
November 24, 2012
Meade compared EHV-1 outbreaks attributed to either a non-neuropathogenic or a neuropathogenic virus strain. Read More
UK Launches Thoroughbred Worker Health and Safety Study
November 23, 2012
The goal of the study is to make jobs safe for workers on Thoroughbred farms. Read More
Rider Safety Program Releases Booklet on Pasture Safety
November 23, 2012
Topics covered include herd behavior, bringing horses in and turning them out, and pasture maintenance. Read More
Saddle Up Safely Celebrates Three Years in Horse Riding Safety Partnership
November 22, 2012
Saddle Up Safely celebrated its third year with a day at the races and a fundraising silent auction. Read More
Lloyd's of London, UK Reach Partnership Landmark
November 20, 2012
The partnership reached a milestone when financial support from Lloyd's topped $1 million. Read More
International Conference on Equine Infectious Diseases a Success
November 19, 2012
The five-day conference featured plenary sessions covering infectious and parasitic diseases. Read More
Weed of the Month: Common Milkweed
November 16, 2012
Common milkweed produces cardiac-glycosides that are toxic to horses and can cause death within 24 hours. Read More
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Lingshuang Sun
October 27, 2012
Sun is evaluating the regulation of interferon gamma expression in foals and its role in R. equi resistance. Read More
Weeds of the Month: Henbit and Purple Deadnettle
October 26, 2012
Henbit and purple deadnettle are winter annual species of the same genus, and people frequently confused the two. Both species are often called henbit. Read More
UK Lecture Series Presents Olympian Reed Kessler
October 26, 2012
Kessler is the youngest U.S. Equestrian Team member in history to take part in the Olympic Games. Read More
Windrow Composting for Parasite Control and Waste Management
October 25, 2012
Windrow composting is effective and practical for parasite control and waste management on horse farms. Read More
Gluck Researcher Publishes Equine Parasite Control Handbook
October 25, 2012
The book translates scientific material into practical updated information about controlling equine parasites. Read More
Top Tips for Environmentally Friendly Muck Storage
October 24, 2012
Consider these tips to help you deal with your muck piles in an environmentally friendly and compliant way. Read More
Former UKVDL Bacteriology Chief Receives National Award
October 24, 2012
Mike Donahue, PhD, received an award for excellence in diagnostic veterinary microbiology. Read More
Annotating the Equine Genome
October 23, 2012
Researchers are taking the next step and asking questions about the information the equine genome contains. Read More
Kentucky Farm-Level Equine Receipts Increase in 2011
September 30, 2012
After declining for three straight years, Kentucky farm-level equine receipts increased in 2011. Read More
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Daniel Hestad
September 29, 2012
Hestad studied how endophyte-infected tall fescue seed ingestion would affect nonpregnant mares.
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<i>S. vulgaris</i>, Selective Deworming Association Studied
September 28, 2012
The presence of S. vulgaris was significantly associated with the time elapsed since the last deworming. Read More
UK Ag Receives More than $500,000 to Help Beginning Farmers
September 28, 2012
The money will fund a training program for beginning farmers and those who are considering careers in farming. Read More
Fall Armyworm Captures Hit All-Time High
September 27, 2012
Fall armyworms should not affect horses' health or be confused with the Eastern tent caterpillar. Read More
Weed of the Month: Bitter Sneezeweed
September 26, 2012
This plant contains toxins that can cause digestive issues, appetite loss, and neurologic problems in horses. Read More
Fall Pasture Management Following a Drought
August 26, 2012
Here are some practical steps that can be taken on cool-season grass pastures to help them recover for fall. Read More
2012 Kentucky Equine Survey: Clearing up Misunderstandings
August 26, 2012
The University of Kentucky (UK) College of Agriculture Equine Programs aims to set the survey facts straight. Read More
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Zhengchun Lu
August 25, 2012
Lu has focused developing and validatinh molecular diagnostic assays for detecting common equine pathogens. Read More
Weed of the Month: Wild Carrot
August 25, 2012
Mild neurotoxicity to horses was reported in Europe but is not considered a serious threat in North America. Read More
