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Posted by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | Jun 4, 2022 | Article, Breeding and Reproduction, Genetics, Mare Care and Problems, Placentitis
Techniques that allow researchers to understand the underlying mechanisms of disease include genetic analyses, RNA sequencing, and advanced proteomics and lipidomics.
Read MorePosted by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | May 25, 2022 | Article, Biosecurity, Farm and Barn, Foal Care and Problems, Foal Diarrhea, Healthy Farm Management, Horse Care, Rotavirus, Welfare and Industry
Disease control focuses on prevention through increased biosecurity protocols.
Read MorePosted by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | May 11, 2022 | Article, Horse Care, Vet and Professional
University of Kentucky researchers reviewed 11 cases of this rare disease submitted to their lab from 2010 to 2021.
Read MorePosted by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | Apr 19, 2022 | Article, Back and Spine, Diseases and Conditions, Fractures, Horse Care, Injuries & Lameness, Lameness, Sports Medicine, Vet and Professional, Wobbler Syndrome
The most common horse vertebral issues seen over a decade at one diagnostic lab were wobbler syndrome, fracture/subluxation, and abnormal spinal curvature.
Read MorePosted by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | Apr 6, 2022 | Article, Conditioning, Conditioning For Competition, Horse Care, Sports Medicine, Water & Electrolytes
Learn about exhausted horse syndrome, its clinical signs and causes, and how to prevent and treat it.
Read MorePosted by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | Apr 5, 2022 | Article, Equine Herpesvirus (EHV), Horse Industry News, Vet and Professional, Welfare and Industry
The researcher replaces Dr. Peter Timoney, recently retired professor and Lennep Chair in Equine Veterinary Science at the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Center.
Read MorePosted by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | Jan 16, 2022 | Breeding and Reproduction, Diseases and Conditions, Farm and Barn, Mare Care, Pasture & Forage Management, Pasture and Forages, Poisoning & Toxicity
Warm, wet winter weather could lead to higher ergovaline concentrations in pastures, putting broodmares at risk for fescue toxicosis.
Read MorePosted by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | Jan 14, 2022 | Farm and Barn, Footing, Pasture & Forage Management, Welfare and Industry, Winter Care
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.
Read MorePosted by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | Jan 12, 2022 | Basic Care, Cushing's Disease, Dental Problems, Deworming & Internal Parasites, Horse Care, Immune System, Older Horse Care Concerns, Vaccinations, Winter Care
A researcher who specializes in aging equines offers nutrition, dental care, parasite control, vaccination, exercise, and health monitoring for seniors.
Read MorePosted by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | Sep 18, 2021 | Article, Body Condition, Horse Care, Mare Care, Mare Nutrition, Nutrition
A pregnant mare should maintain a healthy weight to support both the fetus’ and her own calorie needs.
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