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UK Celebrates Continued Lloyd’s of London Partnership

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Lloyd’s presented a $50,000 check to UK to continue their support of Equine Disease Quarterly.

Kentucky’s Agricultural Economy Improves

TheHorse.com December 21, 2017

Kentucky’s equine market recovered from the global recession and stabilized in 2017, a UK agricultural economist said.

UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Jamie Norris

TheHorse.com November 25, 2017

Norris is studying apicomplexan parasites, specifically Sarcocystis neurona, EPM’s primary causative agent.

Concussion or Injury? There’s an App for That

TheHorse.com November 24, 2017

The Saddle Up Safely app includes a return-to-riding protocol, an injury and concussion assessment tool, and more.

New Website Features UK’s Historic Parasitology Horse Herds

TheHorse.com November 24, 2017

The website features the history of two parasitology research herds that scientists have managed at UK since the 1970s.

UKVDL Map of the Month: Antimicrobial Resistance

TheHorse.com November 23, 2017

Antimicrobial resistance and susceptibility are real concerns in the veterinary and human health world.

Inaugural Teri Lear Memorial Lecture Focused on Cytogenetics

TheHorse.com November 23, 2017

Terje Raudsepp, PhD, presented in honor of UK equine genetics researcher Teri Lear, PhD, who passed away in 2016.

UK Extension Agents to Host 11th Pastures Please!! Workshop

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The event will take place Jan. 22, 2018, at the Scott County Extension Office, in Georgetown, Kentucky.

‘UK at the Half’ Features Ag Equine Programs Director

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Dr. Mick Peterson talked about how UK’s equine programs prepare graduates for careers in the horse industry.

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Presenters will cover topics including safety, horse welfare, equine reproduction, horse management, and more.

UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Dr. Fernanda Cesar

TheHorse.com October 29, 2017

Cesar is studying neonatal immunology with a focus on R. equi and young foals’ immune responses to it.

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The equine-focused workshop will be held at the American Forage and Grassland Council conference on Jan. 15, 2018.

UKVDL Goes Mobile to Educate Kentuckians

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Dr. Uneeda Bryant teaches youth about paths in veterinary medicine and the services offered at the UKVDL.

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Leptospirosis bacteria can be present in apparently healthy horses, yet can also cause abortions and eye problems.

Timoney Recognized for Equine Streptococcal Disease Research

TheHorse.com October 25, 2017

Dr. John F. Timoney retired from the UK Department of Veterinary Science in 2016 after 34 years.

UK Reaches 100th Seminar Series Milestone

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

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