News Archive: Equine
Leading horseracing organizations partner with UK to support research efforts to improve surface safety
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Nov. 6, 2020
A partnership of tracks and industry organizations that supports the surface safety research efforts at the University of Kentucky has pledged resources to bolster this unprecedented research initiative.
UK hosting Experience Equine Week Nov. 2-6
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Oct. 26, 2020
The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment will host Experience Equine Week Nov. 2-6 for high school students and their families interested in learning more about its equine science and management undergraduate degree program.
UK Gluck Equine Research Center launches national survey on horses aged 15 years and older
By
Alisa Herbst
Published on Oct. 15, 2020
Gluck Equine Research Center is conducting a survey to help researchers understand the needs of older horses.
Follow-up UK mRNA biomarker study will build on promising research into preventing catastrophic racehorse injuries
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Oct. 14, 2020
Catastrophic injuries in Thoroughbred racehorses is a top concern for the industry and for its fans. CAFE researchers are learning more about changes happening at the cellular level that might indicate an injury is present before it becomes career- or life-ending.
UK part of regional group working to reduce farmer stress
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 13, 2020
The UK research is part of a three-year, $7.2 million grant the University of Tennessee received from the USDA and will involve 13 states and two U.S. territories.
One year in, MARS Equestrian™ Fellow at UK’s Gluck Equine Research Center continues to help older horses
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Oct. 13, 2020
UK Ag Equine Programs students gave back to equine community during inaugural Equine Week of Service
By
Sabrina Jacobs
Published on Oct. 5, 2020
UK students donated about 550 hours to more than seven local equine organizations.
UK hosts Celebration of Land-Grant Research
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 17, 2020
Behind the Blue': Cox on new role as VP for land-grant engagement
By
Danielle Donham and Kody Kiser
Published on Sep. 15, 2020
Behind the Blue': Cox on new role as VP for land-grant engagement
By
Danielle Donham and Kody Kiser
Published on Sep. 15, 2020
