News Archive: Veterinary Science
University of Kentucky appoints new Veterinary Science chair and Gluck Equine Research Center director
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Holly Wiemers
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The UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment appoints Brett Sponseller to lead the Veterinary Science department and Gluck Equine Research Center. His wife, Beatrice, joins the team as a clinical professor in the department.
Spring has sprung! Please take our survey about equid restrictive grazing practices
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The University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Center asks horse, pony, mule or donkey owners how they manage their equids in response to seasonal pasture changes.
University of Kentucky Equine Analytical Chemistry Lab appoints Cynthia Cole as acting director
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Derrick Meads
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Bringing thirty years of experience, Cole will oversee all operations of UK’s Equine Analytical Chemistry Lab dedicated to serving Kentucky’s signature industry. Photo provided by Cynthia Cole.
UK hosting second annual Equines & Endophytes Workshop Jan. 31
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Holly Wiemers
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University of Kentucky to host inaugural Pre-Veterinary Experience Day Feb. 17
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Holly Wiemers
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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.
UK researchers warn that recent weather could be problematic for mares grazing tall fescue pastures
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Kentucky’s late summer drought, followed by mild/late fall weather and recent rains could put mares at risk.
Lynn Leedhanachoke wins UK Department of Veterinary Science’s Three-Minute Thesis competition
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Jordan Strickler
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Leedhanachoke's thesis focuses on the effect of gastrointestinal infections in horses using organoids.
University of Kentucky researcher spearheads efforts combatting antimicrobial resistance
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Jordan Strickler
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The World Health Organization ranks antimicrobial resistance as one of the top 10 global public health threats. A University of Kentucky researcher is trying to change that.
University of Kentucky’s Aged Horse Care and Education Facility marks official opening, launching new possibilities for research and training
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Holly Wiemers
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The new center will help lead breakthroughs in care for older horses, a demographic making up approximately one-third of the worldwide horse population.
Historic $100-million gift will catapult UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
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Gatton’s impact on the University of Kentucky exceeds $180 million. He is the university’s single largest donor.
