KEDRC Involved in Race-Day Medication Issue
The Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council (KEDRC), citing its statutory mission, will be involved in the horse
The Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council (KEDRC), citing its statutory mission, will be involved in the horse
As rain continues across the state, insects might find their way into people’s waterlogged backyards, homes,
A vaccine against the deadly Hendra virus, developed by a group of Australian scientists, is in the final
The University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (UKVDL) recently announced the availability of a
Are you aware of the potential accidents that could happen if you’re not well-versed in the safety rules of
Webinar update on the equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) neurologic disease outbreak and prevention/management tips.
Biosecurity is a big word that many livestock owners don’t fully understand. Let’s break it down: Bio means
Kentucky agriculture commissioner Richie Farmer encourages horse owners to talk to their veterinarians about
As international horse transport becomes more widespread, some owners might wonder if the same equine influenza vaccines designed to protect horses from common domestic strains of the disease will also shield them from foreign strains they might
The Iowa State University (ISU) College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) will be hosting the 16th annual Veterinary Biologics Training Program May 16-20. The training program is designed to educate veterinary professionals about vaccine safety and
The Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) has announced detection times for meloxicam (Metacam), a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve pain and inflammation in the equine athlete.
Archarcharch and Battle of Hastings, two of the horses injured during the Kentucky Derby day races at Churchill Downs, are both doing well after surgery at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky. Both surgeries took place May 8.

What internal parasites can affect horses, and how much damage can they cause? How do we fight them? Dr. Lori Bidwell explains in this video.
I have 9-year-old Belgian gelding that I’m trying to slim down for showing this summer, but I do want to make sure he is getting all of his nutritional requirements, especially for the winter. Can you give me some ideas for a feeding regimen?
Colic and its causes are part of most owners’ horse care vocabulary–an intestinal twist, sand accumulation, or gas buildup might be among the familiar events leading to equine abdominal pain. But owners might not be aware of another, less-frequent
With spring now upon us, Kristina Hiney, PhD, Omega Fields equine nutrition advisor, has prepared a series of seasonal tips to help the horse owner in transitioning his or her horses and property from winter to spring:
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