News Archive: Equine
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.
Rodeo team makes its debut at UK
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Nov. 4, 2013
There’s a new team on the UK roster, one with barrels, bulls, roping, wrestling and a whole lot of student enthusiasm.
Lloyd's of London continues partnership with UKAg
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Oct. 29, 2013
Over the years, Lloyd's of London has given more than $1 million to UKAg.
UK Ag Equine Programs to host equine showcase, breeders’ short course
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Oct. 24, 2013
Early registration is open for both events.
Kentucky Grazing Conference to focus on improved grazing practices
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 26, 2013
The Kentucky Grazing Conference is Oct. 10.
Study shows state’s equine industry has $3 billion economic impact
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Sep. 6, 2013
UK equine leaders announce economic impact figures from the Kentucky Equine Survey.
Stuart Brown named 2013 Friend of UK Ag Equine Programs
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Sep. 4, 2013
The Lexington-based veterinarian has been an advocate for UK's equine programs for many years.
UK’s Maine Chance Equine Campus facility renamed in honor of area veterinarian
By
Jenny Evans
Published on Aug. 20, 2013
A research facility on UK’s Maine Chance Equine Campus will be named the Dr. Walter W. Zent Mare Reproductive Health Facility.
Name change reflects broad work of UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
By
Laura Skillman
Published on Jun. 28, 2013
On July 1, the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture will become the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.