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Advances in Understanding the Pathophysiology of Placental Disease
Techniques that allow researchers to understand the underlying mechanisms of disease include genetic analyses, RNA sequencing, and advanced proteomics and lipidomics.
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University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment
Articles by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment
Biosecurity on Equine Breeding Farms: Lessons Learned From Rotavirus B
Disease control focuses on prevention through increased biosecurity protocols.
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Understanding Equine Amyloidosis
University of Kentucky researchers reviewed 11 cases of this rare disease submitted to their lab from 2010 to 2021.
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Diseases Affecting the Equine Vertebral Column
The most common horse vertebral issues seen over a decade at one diagnostic lab were wobbler syndrome, fracture/subluxation, and abnormal spinal curvature.
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Exhaustion in Horses
Learn about exhausted horse syndrome, its clinical signs and causes, and how to prevent and treat it.
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Goehring Named as OIE Reference Laboratories Expert in EHV-1
The researcher replaces Dr. Peter Timoney, recently retired professor and Lennep Chair in Equine Veterinary Science at the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Center.
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Warmer Weather Might Impact Early-Foaling Mares’ Pastures
Warm, wet winter weather could lead to higher ergovaline concentrations in pastures, putting broodmares at risk for fescue toxicosis.
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Winter Can Mean Poor Footing for Horses
Mud in horse turnouts can create topsoil erosion, increase soil compaction, and cause slip-and-fall injuries to horses. Here are options to reduce mud on your horse property.
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Protect Your Older Horse This Winter With These Tips
A researcher who specializes in aging equines offers nutrition, dental care, parasite control, vaccination, exercise, and health monitoring for seniors.
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Broodmares’ Nutritional Needs During Late Gestation
A pregnant mare should maintain a healthy weight to support both the fetus’ and her own calorie needs.
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