Eastern tent caterpillar egg hatch now underway in Kentucky

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Mar. 25, 2021

Eastern tent caterpillar egg hatch has begun in Southern Kentucky. It is expected to start in Central Kentucky next week and a few days to one week later in Northern Kentucky.

UK Gluck Center and industry leaders responding to an uptick of foal diarrhea cases

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Mar. 19, 2021

UK students working to develop safety standard for equestrian helmets

By Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 8, 2021

The project will hopefully serve as a start for a crushing-safety standard for equestrian helmets.

UK Ag Equine Programs launches photography contest

By Sydney Carter
Published on Feb. 1, 2021

UK Ag Equine Programs will accept digital photography submissions through Feb. 28.

Wood named leader of UK Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jan. 29, 2021

Craig Wood will assume the position Feb. 1.

Horse owners should have enough hay for winter

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Dec. 10, 2020

Recent winter weather was a good reminder that many horse owners will soon be feeding more hay and need to check their supplies

UK Ag Equine Programs to host 10th annual Equine Research Showcase virtually

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Nov. 18, 2020

The virtual event will continue the “life journey” theme initiated last year and will emphasize weanling to yearling horses, presenting both completed and work-in-progress projects relevant to this age group.

Leading horseracing organizations partner with UK to support research efforts to improve surface safety

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Nov. 6, 2020

A partnership of tracks and industry organizations that supports the surface safety research efforts at the University of Kentucky has pledged resources to bolster this unprecedented research initiative.

UK hosting Experience Equine Week Nov. 2-6

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Oct. 26, 2020

The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment will host Experience Equine Week Nov. 2-6 for high school students and their families interested in learning more about its equine science and management undergraduate degree program.

UK Gluck Equine Research Center launches national survey on horses aged 15 years and older

By Alisa Herbst
Published on Oct. 15, 2020

Gluck Equine Research Center is conducting a survey to help researchers understand the needs of older horses.