On Sept. 28, the Department of Veterinary Science held its 100th Equine Diagnostic and Research Seminar Series with 126 people in standing-room-only attendance at the University of Kentucky (UK) Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.

Seven speakers presented lectures during a mini-symposium focused on “Ensuring the Golden Years: Care of Old Horses.”

Amanda Adams, PhD, associate professor at the UK Gluck Center, kicked off the seminar with a look at immunosenscence and how it affects old horse care. She spoke about vaccinations, anthelmintics (deworming drugs), and nutrition.

Next, Marian Little, DVM, of Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, described how to construct a wellness program for the aging performance horse. She spoke about the importance of monitoring age-related changes and the common health issues in senior sport horses

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