UK hosting second annual Equines & Endophytes Workshop Jan. 31

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Jan. 24, 2024

University of Kentucky to host inaugural Pre-Veterinary Experience Day Feb. 17

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Dec. 4, 2023

The inaugural Pre-Veterinary Experience Day offers attendees insight into current veterinary medicine issues, addressing topics such as student debt, mental health and work-life balance.

Kentucky youth participate in inaugural Equine Is For All

By Christopher Carney
Published on Dec. 1, 2023

The event provided young Kentucky students, from all backgrounds, an opportunity to learn about equine and demonstrate the basics of leading, moving and caring for horses. 

UK researchers warn that recent weather could be problematic for mares grazing tall fescue pastures

Published on Nov. 14, 2023

Kentucky’s late summer drought, followed by mild/late fall weather and recent rains could put mares at risk.

UK service week provides more than 400 volunteer hours to Kentucky’s equine industry

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Nov. 3, 2023

150 participants volunteered more than 400 hours for various equine non-profit organizations

UK Signature Industries Career Fair successfully presents job seekers with equine and distilling opportunities

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Oct. 30, 2023

The UK Signature Industries Career Fair presented professional opportunities to more than 400 participants.

UK alum brings Thoroughbred racing dreams to life

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Oct. 26, 2023

Emily Pendergest, a University of Kentucky graduate, is living her horse racing dreams.

Lynn Leedhanachoke wins UK Department of Veterinary Science’s Three-Minute Thesis competition

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Oct. 24, 2023

Leedhanachoke's thesis focuses on the effect of gastrointestinal infections in horses using organoids.

Two University of Kentucky students accepted to famed Irish National Stud program

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Oct. 19, 2023

UK students Grace Hamilton and Luis Ettedgui recently achieved a remarkable milestone.

UK workshop focuses on small acreage horse farms

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Sep. 5, 2023

The Equipment and Facilities for the Small Acreage Horse Owner is dedicated to helping small and medium-sized horse farm owners and managers.