Craig Carter named recipient of 2024 AVMA Meritorious Service Award

By Grace Sowards
Published on Jul. 9, 2024

Carter honored for decades of distinguished service to the veterinary profession, including serving as the director of the University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Lab for 15 years.

Tom Stout named Albert G. Clay Endowed Chair in Equine Reproduction at UK’s Gluck Equine Research Center

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Jul. 3, 2024

A 1986 agreement with Fairway Farm's Albert G. Clay created the endowed chair position. It now represents UK equine reproduction research excellence.

University of Kentucky appoints new Veterinary Science chair and Gluck Equine Research Center director

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Jun. 26, 2024

The UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment appoints Brett Sponseller to lead the Veterinary Science department and Gluck Equine Research Center. His wife, Beatrice, joins the team as a clinical professor in the department.

UK equine hay workshop registration now open

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jun. 10, 2024

The event aims to help hay producers understand the specific needs of horse owners and how to assess hay quality on their farms.

University of Kentucky graduate returns full circle to her equine passion and roots 

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Apr. 30, 2024

After a long and winding road, one student is finally fulfilling her dream of working with horses and hopes to one day teach the next generation of equine professionals.

Spring has sprung! Please take our survey about equid restrictive grazing practices

Published on Apr. 9, 2024

The University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Center asks horse, pony, mule or donkey owners how they manage their equids in response to seasonal pasture changes.

University of Kentucky Equine Analytical Chemistry Lab appoints Cynthia Cole as acting director

By Derrick Meads
Published on Mar. 19, 2024

Bringing thirty years of experience, Cole will oversee all operations of UK’s Equine Analytical Chemistry Lab dedicated to serving Kentucky’s signature industry. Photo provided by Cynthia Cole.

Eastern Tent Caterpillars make their 2024 Kentucky debut

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Mar. 8, 2024

The insect is infamous for its connection with the 2001 Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome outbreak, resulting in a significant economic loss to Kentucky’s equine industry. Despite the time that has passed, University of Kentucky entomologists say vigilance is still required.

Making horse racing safer in Kentucky and beyond: How new tools could revolutionize the game

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Feb. 26, 2024

More accessible racing surface tools can make Thoroughbred racing safer for both horses and jockeys.

17th annual Pastures Please!! set for March 5

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 31, 2024

Pastures Please!! was initiated in 2007 to deliver relevant and actionable information to horse owners.