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Adams Named Assistant Research Professor at Gluck Center
October 20, 2011
Adams' research in her new position will focus on equine immunology, gerontology, and nutrition. Read More
Weed of the Month: Henbit
October 20, 2011
Henbit and purple deadnettle are winter annual weeds of the same genus and are often confused with each other. Read More
UKVDL Nocardioform Placentitis Study Update
September 24, 2011
The UKVDL reported an increased number of abortions and abnormal placentas due to nocardioform placentitis. Read More
Gluck Center Groups Publish Multiple Papers in One Journal
September 23, 2011
David Horohov, PhD, had three papers published in September's "Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology." Read More
Gluck Center Researchers Synthesize ITPP for UPenn
September 21, 2011
Gluck Center researchers have synthesized a certified reference standard for ITPP testing at UPenn's request. Read More
UK Graduate Spotlight: Catherine Whitehouse, BSc (Hons)
September 18, 2011
Catherine Whitehouse, BSc (Hons) is persuing her master's in Animal Science (emphasis in Equine Nutrition). Read More
Leading Sire Stud Fees: Breeding to Sell
September 18, 2011
The UK College of Agricultural Economics program examines leading Thoroughbred sire stud fees. Read More
Lecture: Regulation of Muscle Mass in Horses
September 17, 2011
Kristine Urschel, PhD, discussed factors that regulate equine muscle protein accretion and relevant research. Read More
Weed of the Month: Spiny Pigweed
September 13, 2011
Spiny pigweed control is accomplished easily by applying herbicides to plants shorter than 12 inches tall. Read More
UK Part of Neogen's Animal Safety Success
September 13, 2011
Neogen's Kentucky roots date back 20 years to when the company became interested in technology developed by UK Read More
Soil Scientist Works to Preserve Early Equine History
September 11, 2011
African Americans played a major role in Kentucky's early equine history as jockeys, trainers, and grooms. Read More
Congenital Flexural Limb Deformities in Foals
August 27, 2011
University of Kentucky researchers examine the genetics of congenital flexural limb deformities in foals. Read More
USDA Forage Research Unit at UK has Equine Focus
August 27, 2011
UK is home to a unique USDA research unit that focuses a large portion of of its forage research on horses. Read More
Laurie Lawrence Recognized with ASAA Fellow Award
August 26, 2011
Laurie Lawrence, PhD, received the American Society of Animal Science Fellow Award for research achievements. Read More
Searching for UK Alums in the Horse Industry
August 26, 2011
Were you equine before the UK had an official equine program? If so, the UK Equine Initiative wants to know! Read More
Genome Blueprint for Horse and Human Vaccines
August 25, 2011
Gluck Equine Research Center's Dr. John Timoney co-authored a paper on vaccines for Streptococcus equi. Read More
Potomac Horse Fever Cases Seen at UKVDL
August 25, 2011
Between May and July, the UKVDL confirmed three deaths and 14 cases of Potomac horse fever in Kentucky. Read More
Endophyte-Infected Tall Fescue and its Effect on Broodmares
August 22, 2011
Tall fescue produces a toxic alkaloid that causes disorders in broodmares that consume the forage. Read More
Tips for Overseeding Central Kentucky Horse Pastures
August 21, 2011
A good pasture management practices is overseeding, or planting seed in a field with existing grass. Read More
UK Professor Melds Apparel and Horses in Student and Academic Research Projects
July 24, 2010
Kimberly Miller-Spillman, PhD, professor in merchandising, apparel, and textiles within the University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, proves equine research can occur in many contexts outside of the traditional models of horse health Read More
New ELISA Test for EPM Diagnosis Developed at the Gluck Center
July 23, 2010
Diagnostic assays for equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) developed under the leadership of Daniel Howe, PhD, a molecular parasitologist at the University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Center, are now available exclusively at Equine Diagnost Read More
Weed of the Month: Common Cocklebur
July 19, 2010
Common cocklebur is distributed widely across the United States and occurs in pastures and cultivated crops. Infestations in pastures are usually more of a problem during periods of drought or due to overgrazing and most frequently occur in field mar Read More
Spotlight Equine: Community Leadership Development and Land Use
July 18, 2010
When Lori Garkovich, PhD, professor in the Community Leadership Development Department, joined the faculty in the University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, she said she was astounded by the lack of involvement the university had with Read More
Toxin Topic: Slaframine Intoxication
July 17, 2010
The wet spring weather and abundant clover growth in Central Kentucky has made 2010 a bumper year for slaframine toxin, or "slobber toxin." Slaframine is a mycotoxin produced by the fungus Rhizoctonia leguminicola. This fun Read More
UK Graduate Students Nab Top Three Emerging Scientist Awards
July 17, 2010
Three University of Kentucky College of Agriculture graduate students that are researching forage were awarded the top three spots in the Emerging Scientist competition during the American Forage and Grassland Co Read More
