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Surface Testing, Part Two: Evaluating Ar...

Mineral of the Month: Copper

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How Footing Impacts Musculoskeletal Heal...

Diagnosing Equine Neurologic Diseases

Horses With PPID Needed for Research Pro...

Participants Needed for 2-Year-Old Thoro...
Mineral of the Month: Copper
by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment | Feb 25, 2018
A mature horse that is idle or lightly exercised requires 100 mg of copper per day. Here’s why.
Read MoreParticipants Needed for 2-Year-Old Thoroughbreds in Training Study
by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment | Feb 25, 2018
Researchers are examining the rate of injury and illness in North American 2-year-old Thoroughbreds in training.
Read MoreSurface Testing, Part Two: Evaluating Arena Footing
by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment | Feb 25, 2018
This is the second article in a series looking at how researchers test and maintain equine competition surfaces worldwide.
Read MoreStudying Catastrophic Racehorse Breakdowns: Research That Can Save Lives
by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment | Feb 24, 2018
Researchers hope that, one day, they’ll be able to identify at-risk horses and intervene before a catastrophic breakdown occurs.
Read MoreUK Graduate Student Spotlight: Blaire Fleming
by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment | Feb 24, 2018
Fleming is studying carrier proteins in circulation in horses’ bodies that have the potential to be used as biomarkers.
Read MoreFertilizing Cool-Season Horse Pastures
by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment | Feb 24, 2018
Good pasture management begins with maintaining soil fertility to promote the growth of desirable grasses.
Read MoreUKVDL Map of the Month: Nocardioform Placentitis Abortions
by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment | Feb 23, 2018
Nocardioform placentitis affects late-gestation mares, causing abortion, stillbirth, or foals born alive but compromised.
Read MoreHorses With PPID Needed for Research Projects
by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment | Feb 22, 2018
Dr. Amanda Adams is seeking donations of horses with PPID for her research at the University of Kentucky.
Read MoreDiagnosing Equine Neurologic Diseases
by Equine Disease Quarterly | Jan 16, 2018
Diagnostic evaluation begins with a neurologic exam to localize the lesion and continues with more focused testing.
Read MoreHow Footing Impacts Musculoskeletal Health, Performance
by Equine Disease Quarterly | Jan 10, 2018
Footing is one of the most common factors cited when a horse performs poorly or suffers an injury.
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