UKVDL Map of the Month: EHV-1 Abortions
University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
March 23, 2018
Equine herpesvirus-1, or EHV-1, infection can result in late-term abortion in pregnant mares.
Equine herpesvirus-1, or EHV-1, infection can result in late-term abortion in pregnant mares.
As researchers and doctors are learning more about concussions and other horse-related injuries, they’re passing that knowledge on to the riders and trainers that need it.
The Eastern tent caterpillar eggs will begin hatching soon after spending about nine months as eggs in masses on twigs of wild cherry and related trees.
Robin will administer internships for the college’s equine degree program, assist in academic advising for equine majors, support the program’s teaching mission, and help plan student events.
EquCab3.0 will be a critical resource for equine geneticists and scientists working to identify the causes and related biology of horses’ inherited traits.
A mature horse that is idle or lightly exercised requires 100 mg of copper per day. Here’s why.
Researchers are examining the rate of injury and illness in North American 2-year-old Thoroughbreds in training.
This is the second article in a series looking at how researchers test and maintain equine competition surfaces worldwide.
Researchers hope that, one day, they’ll be able to identify at-risk horses and intervene before a catastrophic breakdown occurs.
Fleming is studying carrier proteins in circulation in horses’ bodies that have the potential to be used as biomarkers.
Good pasture management begins with maintaining soil fertility to promote the growth of desirable grasses.
Nocardioform placentitis affects late-gestation mares, causing abortion, stillbirth, or foals born alive but compromised.
Dr. Amanda Adams is seeking donations of horses with PPID for her research at the University of Kentucky.
In this first part in a series on testing and maintaining equine competition surface, we focus on racetracks.
Selenium is an important part of the equine diet, but is only required in small amounts and has a narrow safety margin.
The equine research center aims to fulfill Thoroughbred breeder and entrepreneur Maxwell Gluck’s legacy of furthering research and distinguished service to the equine industry.
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