News Archive: Ag Equine Programs
Southern agricultural economists explain COVID-19 legislation, offer resources for producers
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 20, 2020
Among the COVID-19 topics the Southern agricultural economists address in their presentation include PPP, Families First Act, CARES Act and H2A labor issues.
Plan ahead for equine feed needs, but not too far ahead

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Apr. 17, 2020
Due to COVID-19, horse owners may have an urge to buy more feed than usual.
Eastern tent caterpillar egg hatch now underway for Central Kentucky
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Mar. 13, 2020
University of Kentucky’s Department of Veterinary Science responds to Nocardioform placentitis
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Feb. 14, 2020
The 2019-2020 foaling season has seen an increase in reports of Nocardioform placentitis, an equine placental disease affecting pregnant mares and their foals during pregnancy.
UK Ag Equine Programs to host 9th annual Equine Showcase
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Nov. 20, 2019
Register now for the Jan. 24-25 event.
Initial results from UK Indoor Horse Arena survey released
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Nov. 18, 2019
UK graduate student Staci McGill launched a survey about air quality in indoor horse arenas in partnership with UK’s College of Public Health and facility design experts within the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.
Leadership of UK Ag Equine Programs transitions to MacLeod
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Oct. 8, 2019
UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment opens 2020 freshmen scholarship application
By
Seth Riker
Published on Oct. 7, 2019
Scholarship applications are due by Dec. 1.
UK launches series of educational equine parasitology videos
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Sep. 26, 2019
These educational videos will inform horse owners, farm managers and veterinarians about the best practices in equine parasitology.
Horse owners need to think about hay supplies now

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jun. 27, 2019
Rocky spring and summer weather in the Midwest may force horse owners into securing sources of hay now for the winter feeding period later.