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.

Follow-up UK mRNA biomarker study will build on promising research into preventing catastrophic racehorse injuries

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Oct. 14, 2020

Catastrophic injuries in Thoroughbred racehorses is a top concern for the industry and for its fans. CAFE researchers are learning more about changes happening at the cellular level that might indicate an injury is present before it becomes career- or life-ending.

UK part of regional group working to reduce farmer stress

By Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 13, 2020

The UK research is part of a three-year, $7.2 million grant the University of Tennessee received from the USDA and will involve 13 states and two U.S. territories.

One year in, MARS Equestrian™ Fellow at UK’s Gluck Equine Research Center continues to help older horses

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Oct. 13, 2020

UK Ag Equine Programs students gave back to equine community during inaugural Equine Week of Service

By Sabrina Jacobs
Published on Oct. 5, 2020

UK students donated about 550 hours to more than seven local equine organizations.