News Archive: Equine
Kentucky ag economy remains strong, but concerns are for 2015
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Dec. 4, 2014
A 15 percent increase in livestock prices is expected to boost 2014 Kentucky agricultural cash receipts to $6B. The 2015 outlook is expected to drop back.
Lloyd’s of London and UKAg partnership continues
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Nov. 12, 2014
Lloyd's of London has given more than $1.1 million to UK over the years.
UK Ag Equine Programs to host equine showcase, breeders’ short course
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Oct. 23, 2014
Coffey named chair of UK Department of Animal and Food Sciences
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 22, 2014
Richard Coffey is the new chair of the department.
Mountain Ag Week is Appalachian Proud
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 4, 2014
Moutain Ag Week is packed with interactive learning for all ages.
UKAg: A Tradition of Excellence and Inspired Vision
By
Carl Nathe
Published on Aug. 28, 2014
Booklets on safe equine travel released
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Aug. 25, 2014
Two new booklets discuss safety measures for transporting horses.
Equine Research Hall of Fame inductees announced
By
Jenny Evans
Published on Aug. 18, 2014
The Gluck Equine Research Foundation will induct three into the UK Equine Research Hall of Fame: UKAg Professor Ernest Bailey (pictured), Michelle LeBlanc & Elwyn Firth.
Hold the textbooks; it’s a real-world education
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 5, 2014
Students plunged into the deep end of the business pool, working out solutions to real-world problems in a real-world agricultural products marketing and sales course.
UK’s equine undergraduate curriculum updated
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Jun. 2, 2014
The updated curriculum includes more options for students to customize their major.