News Archive: Equine
Getting through winter cold can be stressful for farm animals
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jan. 4, 2017
Fresh water, dry bedding and giving animals shelter from the wind are vital to lessening the blow of a cold, wet winter.
UK Ag Equine Programs to host equine showcase, breeders’ short course
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Dec. 20, 2016
Registration is open for the January events.
UK to host tall fescue pasture renovation workshop
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Dec. 19, 2016
The workshop will help livestock and forage producers learn how to renovate their tall fescue pastures.
UK celebrates 25 years of Lloyd's of London partnership
By
Jenny Evans
Published on Dec. 6, 2016
Representatives from Lloyd’s of London recently presented a $50,000 check to the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.
Mick Peterson named UK Ag Equine Programs director
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Oct. 10, 2016
A leader in improving the quality and safety of racing surfaces is the new director of UK Ag Equine Programs.
Matt Koch named 2016 Friend of UK Ag Equine Programs
Published on Sep. 22, 2016
Koch, of Paris, has been an important adviser to UK Ag Equine Programs and to many UK students interested in the equine industry.
UK Gluck Center develops novel Equine Arteritis Virus test
By
Jenny Evans
Published on Sep. 22, 2016
The new test could help keep some stallions in the breeding stock and from unnecessary castration.
UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment receives record number of grant awards
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 31, 2016
Outside funds for fiscal year 2016 are the most the college has ever received in one fiscal year.
Gray named philanthropy director for College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
Published on Aug. 10, 2016
Gray begins Sept. 1.
Prolonged summer heat wave could stress livestock, horses and pets
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jul. 20, 2016
Cool, clean water and shade are important for all animals in hot, humid weather.