The symposium and dinner will take place Thursday, Sept. 20, from 4-7:30 p.m., at Malone’s Prime, in Lexington, Kentucky.
Researchers are examining inflammatory and anti-inflammatory markers’ efficacy as early indicators for potential catastrophic injuries in racehorses.
The equine industry appears to have stabilized, and participants are working closely with their veterinarians on horse health care issues such as vaccinations and deworming.
The UKVDL has adjusted fees and added new tests and panels for the new fiscal year, which began July 1.
Although poison hemlock is often seen along roadways and in other nonagricultural sites, in recent years it has expanded into grazed pasture lands and hay fields. Here’s how to keep your horses and other livestock safe.
Carossino’s main research interest was identifying host genetic factors associated with persistent equine arteritis virus infection in the stallion’s reproductive tract.
As an essential trace element for horses, chromium plays roles in the communication between insulin and insulin receptors, lipid metabolism, and immune function.
As of July 23, the University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (UKVDL) had seen five positive PHF cases this month.
The updated edition includes five additional sections, new information on computer simulation methods maps to show the spread of anthelmintic resistance, and more.
The University of Kentucky’s Ag Equine Programs was recognized with the winning e-newsletter in the business division for its Bluegrass Equine Digest at the American Horse Publications Equine Media Awards
A portion of the book’s proceeds will support the equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) research program run by Dan Howe, PhD, at the University of Kentucky.
These findings will help scientists design better strategies to combat agriculturally important microbial diseases with fewer repercussions to crop yield.
Cobalt is an essential part of vitamin B12, which plays a role in the amino acid and fatty acid metabolism as well as nervous system function, making it an important part of the equine diet.
Streptococcus equi is the causative agent of the equine bacterial disease strangles.
DNA testing is still available to determine DNA types and perform parentage testing.
The livestock heat index can help producers know when animals, including horses, are at risk for heat stress and require extra resources to combat and withstand the conditions.
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