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June 2018 Issue View this e-mail in a browser
 
It's All in the Genes: Horse Traits and Heritability

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It's All in the Genes: Horse Traits and Heritability

Scientists are continuing to uncover which genes are responsible for certain traits in horses. Read Now

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Racehorse Breakdowns: The Importance of Post-Mortem Exams

Racehorse Breakdowns: The Importance of Post-Mortem Exams

The ultimate goal of any post-mortem exam program is to mitigate racehorse injury risk and, in turn, that of the exercise riders and jockeys involved. Read Now


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Deworming Horses: Dealing With Differing Opinions

Deworming Horses: Dealing With Differing Opinions

A reader trying to adhere to current deworming recommendations wonders how to manage her horse who is boarded at a farm that still practices rotational deworming. An equine parasitologist weighs in. Read Now


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Cutaneous Lymphangitis in Horses

Cutaneous Lymphangitis in Horses

If left untreated, cutaneous lymphangitis can cause permanent leg disfigurement. Here's what to know about this condition. Read Now


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Kentucky Reports First Potomac Horse Fever Case for 2018

Kentucky Reports First Potomac Horse Fever Case for 2018

The affected 4-year-old Thoroughbred filly from Bourbon County is improving and has a favorable prognosis for recovery. Read Now


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Second Potomac Horse Fever Case Confirmed in Kentucky

Second Potomac Horse Fever Case Confirmed in Kentucky

The affected yearling Thoroughbred filly from Bourbon County is expected to make a full recovery. Read Now


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UKVDL Map of the Month: S. equi

UKVDL Map of the Month: <em>S. equi</em>

Streptococcus equi is the causative agent of the equine bacterial disease strangles. Read Now


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Mineral of the Month: Cobalt

Mineral of the Month: Cobalt

Cobalt is an essential part of vitamin B12, which plays a role in the amino acid and fatty acid metabolism as well as nervous system function, making it an important part of the equine diet. Read Now


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Genetic Testing at Gluck Ends Equine Blood Typing Service

Genetic Testing at Gluck Ends Equine Blood Typing Service

DNA testing is still available to determine DNA types and perform parentage testing. Read Now


Event Calendar

June 28   Equine Diagnostic and Research Seminar: Equine Neutrophil Apoptosis
Lexington, Kentucky
July 26   Equine Diagnostic and Research Seminar Series: Gastric Ulcers
Lexington, Kentucky

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Summer Heat Can Stress Farm Animals

Summer Heat Can Stress Farm Animals

The livestock heat index can help producers know when animals, including horses, are at risk for heat stress and require extra resources to combat and withstand the conditions. Read Now


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Third Book in Series Continues EPM Research Funding at Gluck

Third Book in Series Continues EPM Research Funding at Gluck

A portion of the book's proceeds will support the equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) research program run by Dan Howe, PhD, at the University of Kentucky. Read Now


 
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