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Racecourse Manager Certification Launches
The NTRA, UK Ag, and the Racing Surfaces Testing Laboratory have announced a joint initiative offering a racecourse manager certification from the University of Kentucky.
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University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
Articles by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
Developments in Preventing Catastrophic Racehorse Injuries
University of Kentucky researchers are working to learn more about the changes happening at a cellular level that might indicate an injury is present before it becomes career- or life-ending.
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Kentucky Agricultural Receipts Hold Steady, Equine Ranks Second
Kentucky agricultural receipts will likely hold steady for the third consecutive year, despite trade concerns and relatively low commodity prices.
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Nielsen Recognized With Winnie Award at 2019 International EQUUS Film Festival
Dr. Martin Nielsen developed the 18-video series of parasite control videos for horse owners to help educate them about parasitology best practices.
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What Is Ergovaline and Where Is it Found?
Watch this educational video to find out!
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Understanding Gene Expression and Physiology During Equine Pregnancy
A recently published study has resulted in a significant step forward in understanding the physiology of equine pregnancy.
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Opossums: The Scourge of a Horse Owner’s Existence?
Opossums are the culprits that transmit the causative parasite of EPM to horses. Dr. Dan Howe of the University of Kentucky recommends making an effort to keep them out of the barn and away from the food and water supplies.
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UK Extension Agents Host 13th Annual Pastures Please!!
Horse owners, farm owners, and farm managers will have the opportunity to listen to several informative talks from forage experts.
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The Grass Guide: Kentucky Bluegrass
Bluegrass is an excellent horse pasture forage because it’s nutritious, palatable, and tolerant of close grazing.
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Technology Helps Explain Why Riders Say, ‘Oh, My Aching Back’
University of Kentucky researchers are investigating ways to quantify physical mechanics of the human spine during riding, including force, acceleration, and displacement.
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