News Archive: Equine
UK research will gauge effect of indoor arenas on horse and human health
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on May. 2, 2018
UK graduate student Staci McGill intends to study how environmental exposures and arena design impacts heat transfer, air quality and the health of both horses and riders.
Adam named UK equine outreach veterinarian
By
Jenny Evans
Published on Apr. 12, 2018
Adam is the first to serve in this new position created to better communicate UK research and diagnostic laboratory to those in the horse industry.
Eastern tent caterpillar egg hatch soon underway for Central Kentucky
Published on Mar. 7, 2018
UK entomologist Lee Townsend predicts the ETC egg hatch will begin soon.
University of Kentucky equine career fair: connecting students and employers in the Bluegrass
By
Emma Tilghman
Published on Feb. 26, 2018
10th annual UK Equine Career and Opportunity Fair will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. EST March 6th at Spindletop Hall.
Extended cold spells pose risks to livestock
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jan. 3, 2018
Jan. 8 could be the first time Kentuckians see above-normal temps since Dec. 23.
UK celebrates continued Lloyd's of London partnership
By
Jenny Evans
Published on Dec. 21, 2017
Representatives from Lloyd’s recently presented a $50,000 check to UK to continue their support of the international publication, Equine Disease Quarterly.
UK's Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory goes mobile
By
Jeff Franklin
Published on Dec. 12, 2017
Students learn about animal pathology through a hands-on experience
Extension agents host 11th annual Pastures Please!!
By
Maddie Regis
Published on Nov. 16, 2017
The free pasture maintenance workshop will be held 6 to 8 p.m. EST Jan. 22 at the Scott County Extension office in Georgetown.
UK Ag Equine Programs to host equine showcase, breeders’ short course
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Nov. 15, 2017
Registration is being accepted for the UK Equine Showcase and the Annual Kentucky Breeders’ Short Course, which will take place Feb. 2-3 at the Fayette County Extension office.
Veterinarian Tom Riddle named 2017 Friend of UK Ag Equine Programs
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Sep. 21, 2017
Riddle was recognized for his many contributions to UK Ag Equine Programs.