News Archive: Ag Equine Programs
UK alumni veterinarians adapting to COVID-19 challenges

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Aimee Nielson
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All veterinary practitioners must limit human-to-human contact and maintain proper distancing.
Southern agricultural economists explain COVID-19 legislation, offer resources for producers
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Katie Pratt
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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

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Aimee Nielson
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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
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Holly Wiemers
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University of Kentucky’s Department of Veterinary Science responds to Nocardioform placentitis
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Holly Wiemers
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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
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Holly Wiemers
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Register now for the Jan. 24-25 event.
Initial results from UK Indoor Horse Arena survey released
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Holly Wiemers
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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
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Holly Wiemers
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UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment opens 2020 freshmen scholarship application
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Seth Riker
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Scholarship applications are due by Dec. 1.
UK launches series of educational equine parasitology videos
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Holly Wiemers
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These educational videos will inform horse owners, farm managers and veterinarians about the best practices in equine parasitology.