Kentucky horse farm managers need to purchase grass seed for fall pastures now

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Aug. 8, 2023

Novel endophyte tall fescue varieties are harder to find.

UK specialist urges horse owners to plan for future hay needs now

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Jul. 18, 2023

Even though Kentucky is still in the grazing season, horse owners should plan for future hay needs now.

Kentucky Equine Survey reveals resilience of state's equine industry

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Jul. 12, 2023

The University of Kentucky and Kentucky Horse Council recently collaborated on the 2022 Kentucky Equine Survey. The results are in.

UK Equine students traveled to Ireland to learn from world-class equine operations

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Jul. 11, 2023

Recently 11 University of Kentucky Equine Science and Management undergraduate students embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn from the best of Ireland’s equine industry.

UK to host Signature Industries Career Fair in September

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jul. 6, 2023

The Signature Industries Career Fair highlights two of the state’s most iconic industries, equine and bourbon.

Historic $100-million gift will catapult UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

Published on May. 25, 2023

Gatton’s impact on the University of Kentucky exceeds $180 million. He is the university’s single largest donor.

UK students spend spring break on equine study away trip in Puerto Rico

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Apr. 12, 2023

This year, a few equine-loving University of Kentucky students from the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment enjoyed a unique spring break adventure.

UK Ag Equine Programs hosts Horsey Hustle 5K benefiting student enrichment

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Mar. 21, 2023

The University of Kentucky Ag Equine Programs will host the second annual Horsey Hustle 5K April 1 at Coldstream Park in Lexington.

Warm early spring means early Eastern tent caterpillar egg hatch

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Mar. 6, 2023

An abnormally warm spring has created favorable conditions for an early Eastern tent caterpillar hatch.

16th annual Pastures Please!! Workshop set for Feb. 6 in Lexington

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Jan. 12, 2023

The workshop will focus on pasture management following a drought year.