News Archive: Ag Equine Programs
Early eastern tent caterpillar egg hatch anticipated for Central Kentucky
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Eastern tent caterpillars are among the first insects to appear in the spring. This year's unseasonable warmth could result in abnormally early activity.
Warm winter could affect tall fescue toxicosis in broodmares
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Krista Lea
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This winter's mild weather is likely the cause of higher than average concentrations of a toxic substance in tall fescue called ergovaline that has been observed in Central Kentucky.
Brown named chair, Banahan named vice chair of UK Gluck Equine Research Foundation
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Jenny Evans
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The UK Gluck Equine Research Foundation's board of directors has new leadership.
CAFE students among those who win Oswald Research and Creativity Program awards
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Gail Hairston
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The Office of Undergraduate Research presented the awards to 14 undergraduates. Among those were four CAFE students.
Boone County 4-H Drill Team performs at inauguration

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Aimee Nielson
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4-H equestrians had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to participate in the inauguration parade.
UK Department of Veterinary Science launches new websites
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Jenny Evans
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The three new websites will help clients find the information they need quicker and easier.
Extension agents host 10th annual Pastures Please!!
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Holly Wiemers
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The UK Cooperative Extension Service and UK Ag Equine Programs will host Pastures Please!! 6 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Fayette County Extension office in Lexington.
Getting through winter cold can be stressful for farm animals

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Aimee Nielson
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Fresh water, dry bedding and giving animals shelter from the wind are vital to lessening the blow of a cold, wet winter.
UK Ag Equine Programs to host equine showcase, breeders’ short course
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Holly Wiemers
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Registration is open for the January events.
UK to host tall fescue pasture renovation workshop
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Katie Pratt
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The workshop will help livestock and forage producers learn how to renovate their tall fescue pastures.