News Archive: Equine
Annual career fair unites college students, equine industry
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Feb. 14, 2014
The annual UK Equine Career and Opportunity Fair will occur in just a few weeks.
UKAg uses horses to teach emotional intelligence
Published on Feb. 6, 2014
UKAg researchers will launch a second study of the effectiveness of Equine Guided Leadership Education--using horses to teach emotional intelligence and leadership competencies.
Extension agents host 7th Annual Pastures Please!
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Jan. 28, 2014
UK Cooperative Extension and UK Ag Equine Programs will host Pastures Please!! 6 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Scott County Extension office, 1130 Cincinnati Road, Georgetown.
UKAg students win National Forage Bowl
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jan. 27, 2014
This is the second time in five years, a UK team has brought home the national title.
Horse management tips for cold temperatures
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Jan. 23, 2014
A UK extension specialist offers tips on how to keep your horses protected during this period of intense cold.
Extended cold spell poses risks to livestock
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jan. 23, 2014
Producers need to be aware of livestocks needs in extended periods of cold-weather.
Register now for UK Equine Showcase and Ky. Breeders’ Short Course
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Jan. 14, 2014
The early bird registration rate ends Jan. 15 for the Equine Showcase and the Kentucky Breeders’ Short Course. Non-discounted registration continues through Feb. 1.
Equine research crowdfunding project launched
By
Jenny Evans
Published on Jan. 7, 2014
The Gluck Center has launched the first research crowdfunding project at UK and possibly the first such effort in the field of veterinary science.
Bitter cold temps will create prolonged period of livestock cold stress
Published on Jan. 3, 2014
UK specialists warn producers to keep a close watch of animals during upcoming cold spell.
Cold stress emergency for livestock, pets
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Dec. 11, 2013
Temperatures and windchills Dec. 11-13 will create cold stress emergency.