Latest News – The Horse
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Fatai Oladunni
Oladunni is studying how equine herpesvirus-1 suppresses a host’s innate immune response.
Comparing SAA Levels in Horses With Respiratory Diseases
Horses with noninfectious respiratory disease had much lower SAA concentrations than horses with infectious disease.
Jung Takes the Lead at 2017 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event
After cross-country, Germany’s Michael Jung and FischerRocana FST once again sit atop the leaderboard.
Study Shows Agriculture’s Impact on Woodford County Economy
Thoroughbred stud fees are a significant source of revenue and sales tax revenue in Woodford County, Kentucky.
Former UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Patrick Gallagher
Gallagher studied genetics under Ernest Bailey, PhD, and the late Teri Lear, PhD.
Sedatives’ Impact on Equine Lameness Exam Results
Xylazine, detomidine, and romifidine appear to have few effects on lameness exam results when used without butorphanol.
Montgomery Seizes the Lead at Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event
Clark Montgomery (USA) and his 2016 Olympic partner Loughan Glen stand firmly in the lead with a score of 33.6.
Deworming Drug Resistance in Ethiopian Working Horses
The study evaluated the effectiveness of ivermectin and fenbendazole, as well as owners’ deworming practices.
UKVDL Map of the Month: EHV-1 Abortions
Cases of EHV-related abortions from the 2017 foal crop have been confirmed in three Kentucky counties.
2017 TIP Noncompetition Award Applications Available
Applications for the Thoroughbred of the Year and Young Rider of the Year awards are due June 30.
Friesian Dwarfism, Hydrocephaly Genetic Tests Available
Genetic Testing at Gluck is offering tests to identify carriers of the dwarfism and hydrocephaly mutations.
Physiology of Equine Aging
Rutgers researchers have gained a better understanding of how horses’ bodies change as they age. Here’s what we know.
Equine Vaccination: What, When, and Why?
Dr. David Horohov, UK Gluck Equine Research Center director, gives a overview of vaccines and explains their importance.
Phoenix Leads After Day One of Dressage at Rolex Kentucky
Jessica Phoenix (CAN) and Pavarotti danced their way into the lead after the first day of dressage at Rolex Kentucky.
Salt River Horses so Far Safe From Bush Fire
The Cactus fire broke out on April 25 and has consumed about 25 acres.
Making the Best of Stall Rest
Twenty-eight days have passed since my retired Thoroughbred racehorse, Happy, fractured a medial sesamoid bone in his pasture, and I hope I’m not speaking too
