Latest News – The Horse
Researchers Explore Microbes to Benefit Animal, Human Health
Researchers are exploring animal microbiome to benefit both animals–including horses–and humans.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Breanna Gaubatz
Gaubatz’ research focused on equine protozoal myeloencphalitis (or EPM).
Smart Textiles: Future Use in Equine Research
Researchers are investigating the use of smart textiles and technology in equine science.
AQHA Asks Court to Stay Clone Registrations
The AQHA has asked a federal court to stay clone registrations pending the outcome of an appeal.
2013 Laminitis Conference to Offer Horse Owners Program
Owners will have an opportunity to talk to a panel of world-renowned experts about a variety of topics.
Split Decision in Life At Ten Case
The Kentucky Court of Appeals has ordered reconsideration of the one-year suspension handed to John Veitch.
2014 UK Equine Showcase, Breeders’ Short Course Scheduled
The events will feature lectures on university programs, equine reproduction, and horse management issues.
Fun with Fall Friskies
We’ve been incredibly fortunate here in Lexington to have summer stick around as long as it did this year. But in the past week temperatures
Parasite Egg Shedding on Central Kentucky Horse Farms
Study data showed the benefit of establishing strongyle egg counts to determine the need for treatment.
Sorting Through Supplements
Tips to help owners make well-informed decisions when purchasing equine supplements.
What’s a Splint?
Learn about the splint bones, common problems, and treatments to alleviate those problems in horses.
Choose Arena Footing
Carol Verbeeck gives objective information on materials used in arenas and helps you sift through tons of alternatives.
Planning for Winter on Kentucky Horse Farms
Planning for winter now can help Kentucky horse owners prevent cold-weather horse care inconveniences later.
CSU Surgeon Honored for Research that Helps Horses, Humans
Dr. Wayne McIlwraith received the Jacob Markowitz Award for outstanding contributions to medicine.
Rewards Offered in Oregon Wild Horse Shootings
Two wild horse advocacy groups are offering a total of $7,000 in rewards for information about the case.
West Nile Virus and EEE Cases in Kentucky
Owners are urged to have horses vaccinated properly to reduce the risk of WNV, EEE, and other diseases.
