News Archive: Ag Equine Programs
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.
Horse owners need to think about hay supplies now

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Aimee Nielson
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Rocky spring and summer weather in the Midwest may force horse owners into securing sources of hay now for the winter feeding period later.
UK Graduate Off to 'Flying Start' in Horse Industry
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Whitney Hale
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Witt is one of only two participants from the U.S. to receive acceptance into the prestigious two-year thoroughbred industry management and leadership program.