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Articles by University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment

Selecting Hay for Your Horse: Fact vs. Fiction

Posted by University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | Jul 5, 2021 | Article, Hay, Nutrition, Nutrition Basics, Pasture and Forages

Here are a few common myths about horse hay, how these myths came to be accepted and, finally, the truth.

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Small Strongyle Resistance To Last Effective Dewormer Class

Posted by University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | Mar 23, 2021 | Basic Care, Deworming & Internal Parasites, Horse Care, Horse Industry News, Older Horse Care Concerns, Welfare and Industry

Research shows resistance among cyathostomins (small strongyles) to the three main groups of anthelmintic (antiparasitic) drugs commonly used to deworm horses.

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Eastern Tent Caterpillar Egg Hatch Now Underway for Central Kentucky

Posted by University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | Mar 19, 2020 | Breeding and Reproduction, Farm and Barn, Horse Care, Horse Industry News, Mare Care and Problems, Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome (MRLS), Welfare and Industry

Move pregnant mares from areas where wild cherry trees are abundant to minimize caterpillar exposure; digestion of the insects can cause early- and late-term foal losses or weak foals.

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UKVDL Releases 2016-17 Testing Fees

Posted by University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | Jul 29, 2016 | Article, Diagnostics and Technology, Horse Industry News, Vet and Professional

The new fees came into effect on July 1.

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Weed of the Month: Wild Parsnip

Posted by University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | Aug 29, 2014 | Article, Pasture & Forage Management, Pasture and Forages, Weed of the Month, Weeds

Wild parsnip foliage can cause skin photosensitivity and rashes in both humans and horses.

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Weed of the Month: Chicory

Posted by University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | Apr 26, 2014 | Article, Pasture & Forage Management, Weed of the Month, Weeds

Chicory is not as common as many weeds in horse pastures but occurs in more abundance in unmowed pastures.

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Weed of the Month: Musk Thistle

Posted by University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | Feb 22, 2014 | Article, Weed of the Month, Weeds

Musk thistle is distributed across the United States and is listed as noxious in many states.

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Weed of the Month: Sandburs

Posted by University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | Aug 20, 2013 | Article, Pasture & Forage Management, Pasture and Forages, Weed of the Month, Weeds

Though not toxic, burs found on the plants can cause mechanical damage if horses consume them.

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Weed of the Month: Star-of-Bethlehem

Posted by University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | May 26, 2013 | Article, Pasture & Forage Management, Pasture and Forages, Weed of the Month, Weeds

Star-of-Bethlehem is a cool-season perennial of the lily family.

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Weed of the Month: Johnsongrass

Posted by University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | Jul 23, 2012 | Article, Pasture & Forage Management, Pasture and Forages, Poisoning & Toxicity, Weeds

Johnsongrass is a coarse-textured perennial grass that grows well in pastures, gardens, fields, and roadsides.

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