News Archive: Research
UK researchers launch a $2 million project to study sulfur variability in biofuel feedstocks
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Nov. 6, 2020
Researchers hope to have actionable results within three years.
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 begins on-farm variable rate irrigation research
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Nov. 5, 2020
Results from this project could have significant impacts for Kentucky grain producers who irrigate.
UK Fall Crop Protection webinar series begins in November
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 27, 2020
The webinars will help grain producers provide better protection for their crops.
Outstanding Staff Award Finalists and Winners Announced
By
Caitlin DiBiasie
Published on Oct. 20, 2020
CAFE had three finalists with Brett Wolff taking home Outstanding Staff Member of the Year for the university.
UK leads vet training to treat backyard flocks
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Oct. 16, 2020
The $230,000 grant will fund a three-year program providing online continuing education for veterinarians
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