The Horse: Bluegrass-Equine-Digest Newsletter

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July 2018 Issue	View this e-mail in a browser

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Racehorse Summit Highlights Integrity, Injury Rates, and Disaster Preparedness

The summit, which was organized and underwritten by Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation and The Jockey Club, featured discussions on topics ranging from disaster preparedness, jockey injuries, and equine injuries to racing integrity, Thoroughbreds as sport horses, and racing surfaces. Read Now

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Poison Hemlock: Toxic to Horses and Other Animals

Although poison hemlock is often seen along roadways and in other nonagricultural sites, in recent years it has expanded into grazed pasture lands and hay fields. Here's how to keep your horses and other livestock safe. Read Now

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Study: Most U.S. Horses Low, Moderate Strongyle Egg Shedders

Recognizing variations in strongyle populations across the country can help veterinarians refine parasite control recommendations depending on region, pasture access, horse age, and more.
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Farm-Wise Equine Parasite Control Strategies

Each horse has his own individual needs when it comes to parasite control. But when you're responsible for deworming a number of horses on one property, how do you meet each one's needs? Read Now

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UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Mariano Carossino, DVM, PhD

Carossino's main research interest was identifying host genetic factors associated with persistent equine arteritis virus infection in the stallion’s reproductive tract. Read Now

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UKVDL Map of the Month: Potomac Horse Fever

As of July 23, the University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (UKVDL) had seen five positive PHF cases this month.
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Second Edition of Equine Parasite Control Handbook Published

The updated edition includes five additional sections, new information on computer simulation methods maps to show the spread of anthelmintic resistance, and more. Read Now

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Commentary: Are Equine Insect Bite Hypersensitivity Immunotherapies on the Horizon?

An immunotherapeutics approach could represent a new generation in therapies for treating chronic immune diseases and could mean new treatment options are on the horizon for horses suffering from IBH. Read Now

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Protect Your Horse Against EEE and West Nile

Both EEE and West Nile virus are concerning horse owners not only from the potentially life-threatening consequences of either infection, but also from the economic losses involved. Here's what to know about protecting your horse. Read Now

Event Calendar


Aug 6		UK Equine Farm & Facilities Expo Harrodsburg, Kentucky

Aug 30		Equine Diagnostic and Research Seminar Series: Managing Horse and Cattle Grazing Fescue Lexington, Kentucky

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Mineral of the Month: Chromium

As an essential trace element for horses, chromium plays roles in the communication between insulin and insulin receptors, lipid metabolism, and immune function. Read Now

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UK Ag Equine Programs Recognized for Excellence by AHP

The University of Kentucky’s Ag Equine Programs was recognized with the winning e-newsletter in the business division for its Bluegrass Equine Digest at the American Horse Publications Equine Media Awards Read Now

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UKVDL Adjusts Fees, Adds New Tests and Panels

The UKVDL has adjusted fees and added new tests and panels for the new fiscal year, which began July 1.
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