Gray named philanthropy director for College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

Published on Aug. 10, 2016

Gray begins Sept. 1.

Prolonged summer heat wave could stress livestock, horses and pets

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Jul. 20, 2016

Cool, clean water and shade are important for all animals in hot, humid weather.

Use caution when using rye straw for bedding

Published on Jun. 7, 2016

Consumption of rye straw could pose several health risks.

UK study examines the effect of climate change on tall fescue endophyte

By Jeff Franklin
Published on May. 9, 2016

Tall fescue research

UK study examines climate change effects on tall fescue, endophyte

By Katie Pratt
Published on May. 9, 2016

In the study, tall fescue and endophyte responses to warmer and wetter conditions varied based on the genetics of each.

USDA National Institute for Food and Agriculture director to visit campus May 6

Published on May. 2, 2016

Ramaswamy will give a seminar titled, "Perfect Storm to Nutritional Security," Friday morning in the college's Cameron Williams Hall in the Plant Sciences Building.

Inaugural UK Equine Nutrition Short Course to be held May 14

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Apr. 20, 2016

The event is for horse owners interested in understanding how nutrition can affect their horses’ health and longevity.

Eastern tent caterpillar egg hatch begins in Central Kentucky

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Mar. 17, 2016

Consumption of large numbers of caterpillars by pregnant mares precipitated staggering foal losses in the Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome outbreak of 1999-2001.

Annual career fair unites college students, equine industry

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Feb. 23, 2016

The eighth annual UK Equine Career and Opportunity Fair will take place from 4:30 to 7 p.m. EST March 1 at Spindletop Hall in Lexington.

UK lecture series presents conversation with accomplished equestrienne Misdee Wrigley Miller

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Feb. 3, 2016

The winner of two American Saddlebred world horse championship titles and the first rider to win the three-gaited “grand slam" will speak at 6 p.m. EST Feb. 9.