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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
EXtension Horses Offers Digital Classroom
July 15, 2010
The Cooperative Extension Service at the University of Kentucky is designed to educate Kentucky residents about topics in agriculture, economics, leadership, and youth development through seminars, hands-on learning, and questions fielded by ex Read More
Customized Daily Weather Information for Kentucky Farms
July 14, 2010
Detailed agricultural weather information that can be customized to a horse farm's exact location is just one of the pieces of information available to Kentucky horse owners through the University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture We Read More
Black Stallion Literacy Foundation Hosts Workshop
March 27, 2010
A Black Stallion Literacy Foundation (BSLF) professional development workshop was held on the University of Kentucky campus March 25.
The Black Stallion Literacy Foundation aims to use the magic of live horses and books by Walter Far Read More
Equine Pharmacology, Therapeutics, and Toxicology
March 26, 2010
The equine pharmacology, therapeutics, and toxicology program at the Gluck Equine Research Center focuses on interactions among performance-enhancing drugs and therapeutic medications in performance horses. Early work focused on the detection o Read More
Horse Park Supporter to Speak at UK Distinguished Lecture Series
March 25, 2010
Nina Bonnie, accomplished equestrienne, Kentucky Horse Park Foundation creator, and a driving force behind the park, will speak at the University of Kentucky Equine Initiative Distinguished Industry Lecture Series. The event will take place Apr Read More
Addressing Horse Industry Challenges
March 24, 2010
The 2010 Kentucky International Equine Summit, a biennial event on April 26 and 27, will feature 74 speakers and panelists dealing with a broad range of challenges facing all segments of the horse industry. The event will be held in Lexington, Read More
UK Farm a Site for Student Learning
March 23, 2010
Visitors to Fasig-Tipton Company and the Kentucky Horse Park might have noticed the new stone walls and University of Kentucky insignia along Newtown Pike, but might not know what occurs behind those walls on UK's Maine Chance Equine Campus Read More
Horses Needed for Equine Metabolic Syndrome Research Project
March 22, 2010
Equine metabolic syndrome is a devastating disease characterized by the three main features of obesity, insulin resistance, and laminitis. Certain breeds or individual horses are predisposed to EMS, and are often referred to as "easy keepers." These Read More
Weed of the Month: Nimblewill
March 22, 2010
Nimblewill is a warm season perennial grass that is widespread across the eastern United States. It is a commonly occurring plant in many types of pastures and turf, but it is found especially in Kentucky bluegrass fields. This stolon-producing (stem Read More
Horse Lysine Requirements Focus of Study
February 26, 2010
Lysine is one of the 20 amino acids essential to horses, but often is the most deficient in their diets due to its inadequate levels in commonly-fed cereal grains. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, which form muscle, enzymes, and Read More
Managing Pastures to Avoid Tall Fescue Toxicity
February 25, 2010
Broodmare farm operators in the southeastern United States are interested in managing tall fescue toxicity because of the pregnancy complications it can cause.
The University of Kentucky Horse Pasture Evaluation Program, has evaluate Read More
Kentucky Horse Breeders' Course Covers Reproduction, Deworming
February 24, 2010
The inaugural Kentucky Breeders' Short Course, hosted by the University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Center, drew more than 100 participants to Lexington's Fasig-Tipton Sales Pavilion in January. The two-day short course included p Read More
Saddle Up Safely Campaign Unveils New Booklet
February 18, 2010
"Can you catch a disease from a horse?" was the question.
Roberta Dwyer, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVPM, professor in the Department of Veterinary Science in the University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, took the lead for Read More
Louisville Horse Breeders' Seminar Postponed Due to Weather
January 29, 2010
The Kentucky horse owners' seminar scheduled for Jan. 31 has been postponed. The event features guest speakers who will touch on many different topics related to the horse industry. Those topics include a discussion about the horse owner of the futu Read More
Colic in Horses: General Review
January 29, 2010
Among the species of domestic livestock, the horse is the animal that most commonly suffers from colic. Colic is a general term indicating abdominal pain. The anatomy of the horse's digestive tract, how the tract works, and the management p Read More
Equine Influenza PCR Assay Available in Kentucky
January 22, 2010
The Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center (LDDC) at the University of Kentucky now offers a molecular diagnostic assay to detect the H3N8 equine influenza virus (also known as type 2 equine influenza virus) in clinical specimens. Currently only t Read More
Immunology of Foals: Environmental Effects on Immune Maturation
January 20, 2010
Newborn foals can be susceptible to many viral and bacterial infections. One example is the unique susceptibility of young foals to Rhodococcus equi, a common cause of bronchopneumonia.
Foals' increased susceptibility appe Read More
Rabies Vaccinations: An Equine Care Basic
January 19, 2010
According to a recent report issued by the Kentucky State Veterinarian's office, the number of reported cases of rabies rose from 45 in 2008 to 46 in 2009. However, the number of cases has doubled in the last five years.
Although Read More
Weed of the Month: Common Dandelion
January 15, 2010
Dandelion is widespread across North America and is a commonly occurring plant in all types of pastures and turf. This is one of the most well-known weeds because of its bright yellow flowers and round, gray-to-white seed heads that are borne on a ho Read More
Equine Environmental Impact Study to Include UK Faculty Member
January 13, 2010
Jill Stowe, PhD, assistant director in the University of Kentucky Department of Agricultural Economics, will participate in a USDA education project, along with Cooperative Extensio Read More
Cartilage Repair Tissue 'Substantially Different'
December 21, 2009
Repair tissue occupying full-thickness articular lesions is very different from normal articular cartilage. Read More
Composting: A Viable Alternative for Mortality Disposal
December 19, 2009
Proper livestock stewardship does not cease when an animal dies. Despite sound management, all horse producers will experience losses due to weather, disease, or other natural causes. Options for carcass disposal are dwindling due to enhanced r Read More
Placentitis Research Could Help Prevent Late-Term Abortions
December 18, 2009
Placentitis, which often is caused by an ascending infection that enters the mare's uterus through the cervix, is the single most important cause of premature delivery of a foal. Placentitis accounts for nearly one-third of late-term aborti Read More
Gestational Weight Gain in Mares
December 16, 2009
It's generally known that a mare gains weight during gestation, but University of Kentucky (UK) researchers are studying how much weight a normal mare should gain for the health of the fetus.
A 1,100-pound mare will produce a foa Read More
