UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Christine Latham
Christine Latham | Photo Credit: University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture
Name: Christine Latham
From: Davie, Florida
Degrees and institute where received: Bachelor of Science in Animal Science at the University of Florida

Christine Latham chose to study at the University of Kentucky (UK) because of its equine nutrition program. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree under Kristine Urschel, PhD, associate professor of equine science.

Latham’s research focuses on amino acid supplementation’s effects on measures of whole body and muscle protein synthesis in aged horses.

“Sarcopenia, the loss of muscle mass that is commonly seen in aging animals, is a growing issue as animals are living longer,” Latham said. “My research examines a possible nutritional intervention that could improve the negative effects of sarcopenia in aged horses

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