News Archive: Ag Equine Programs
Eastern tent caterpillar egg hatch now underway in Kentucky
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Holly Wiemers
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Eastern tent caterpillar egg hatch has begun in Southern Kentucky. It is expected to start in Central Kentucky next week and a few days to one week later in Northern Kentucky.
UK Gluck Center and industry leaders responding to an uptick of foal diarrhea cases
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Holly Wiemers
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UK students working to develop safety standard for equestrian helmets
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Katie Pratt
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The project will hopefully serve as a start for a crushing-safety standard for equestrian helmets.
UK Ag Equine Programs launches photography contest
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Sydney Carter
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UK Ag Equine Programs will accept digital photography submissions through Feb. 28.
Horse owners should have enough hay for winter
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Aimee Nielson
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Recent winter weather was a good reminder that many horse owners will soon be feeding more hay and need to check their supplies
UK Ag Equine Programs to host 10th annual Equine Research Showcase virtually
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Holly Wiemers
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The virtual event will continue the “life journey” theme initiated last year and will emphasize weanling to yearling horses, presenting both completed and work-in-progress projects relevant to this age group.
Leading horseracing organizations partner with UK to support research efforts to improve surface safety
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Holly Wiemers
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A partnership of tracks and industry organizations that supports the surface safety research efforts at the University of Kentucky has pledged resources to bolster this unprecedented research initiative.
UK hosting Experience Equine Week Nov. 2-6
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Holly Wiemers
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The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment will host Experience Equine Week Nov. 2-6 for high school students and their families interested in learning more about its equine science and management undergraduate degree program.
UK Gluck Equine Research Center launches national survey on horses aged 15 years and older
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Alisa Herbst
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Gluck Equine Research Center is conducting a survey to help researchers understand the needs of older horses.
Follow-up UK mRNA biomarker study will build on promising research into preventing catastrophic racehorse injuries
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Holly Wiemers
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Catastrophic injuries in Thoroughbred racehorses is a top concern for the industry and for its fans. CAFE researchers are learning more about changes happening at the cellular level that might indicate an injury is present before it becomes career- or life-ending.
