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LSU Receives Donation in Support of Disaster Management

Edited Press Release February 4, 2011

The Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Veterinary Medicine has received a grant from the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) for $20,000 in support of a State/Regional Disaster Management Training Program. The $20,000 from the AVMF is matched with in-kind gifts for a total value of $63,200. This program will provide emergency response training to aid animals before, during, and

Samples Needed for Wobbler Syndrome Research

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment January 27, 2011

On a warm spring night everyone in the barn is eagerly awaiting a new foal’s arrival. The wait is rewarded with the birth of a big, strong, and beautiful colt. During the next 12 months the foal thrives. The owners dream of having a future champion until one morning the farm manager notices the colt’s gait is abnormal, and he looks somewhat incoordinated (ataxic) in his hindquarters.

Kentucky Farm Cash Receipts Up in 2010, Horses Show Slight Improvement

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment December 17, 2010

After being hit with a commodity market crash in 2008 and a global recession in 2009, Kentucky’s farm economy showed marked improvement in 2010. Agricultural economists with the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture estimate Kentucky farm cash receipts to be $4.4 to $4.7 billion this year, up at least $100-300 million over 2009 and well above the 10-year average of $4 billion.

Survey Highlights Need for Equestrian Safety

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment December 17, 2010

A survey September 2010 conducted by Saddle Up Safely, a rider safety awareness coalition of 40 community organizations led by the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture’s Equine Initiative and UK HealthCare, reveals that equestrians are experiencing too many riding accidents that could be prevented or minimized.

Horse Mania: UK Equine Initiative’s “Big Blue” Comes Home

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment December 16, 2010

As the gavel fell and “sold” was uttered Dec. 3 in the Keeneland sales ring, Hip No. 20 began his journey home. The equestrian- and agricultural-themed member of the class of 2010 Horse Mania horses had now been twice purchased by a syndicate of people on behalf of the UK Equine Initiative.

Longtime UK Veterinary Science Lab Tech Retires

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment December 14, 2010

Sandra Collins, a senior laboratory technician in the laboratory of Gene Lyons, PhD, will retire from the University of Kentucky’s Department of Veterinary Science on Jan. 3 after more than 40 years with the lab.

Registration Open for Kentucky Breeders’ Short Course

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment December 13, 2010

Registration is now open for the second annual Kentucky Breeders’ Short Course, hosted by the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture in partnership with the University of Minnesota. The Short Course will be held Jan. 21 and 22 at The Red Mile race track in Lexington

UK Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Welcomes New Scientist

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment November 26, 2010

The newly-renamed UK Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory recently welcomed scientist Erdal Erol, DVM, MSc, PhD, as the laboratory’s new head of diagnostic microbiology.

Spotlight Equine: UK Animal Genetic Testing and Research Laboratory Offers Tests to Public

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment November 23, 2010

Genetics is one of the many research focus areas at the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center. A subset of this emphasis area is the Animal Genetic Testing and Research Laboratory (AGTRL), which allows horse owners to investigate their horses’ DNA and offers a range of tests to the public, including those for genetic disorders and coat color patterns.

Gluck Center’s Timoney Named Chair of International PrEquID Group

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment November 22, 2010

Peter Timoney, MVB, PhD, FRCVS, Frederick Van Lennep Chair in Equine Veterinary Science at the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center, was named the acting chair of the international Prevention of Equine Infectious Disease Guidelines Group (PrEquID) in September.

UK’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Changes Potomac Horse Fever Testing Requirements

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment November 20, 2010

The University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL), formerly the Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center, recently announced a change in the type of samples required to perform a test for Neorickettsia risticii, the causative organism for Potomac horse fever.

KENA Holds Successful Second Meeting

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment November 18, 2010

The Kentucky Equine Networking Association (KENA), a newly formed equine networking and educational group for equine professionals involved in pleasure and performance horse breeds, held its second meeting Nov. 16 in Lexington, Ky.

Lloyd’s of London and UK Department of Veterinary Science Partnership

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment November 14, 2010

Global insurance market Lloyd’s of London recently presented a $45,000 check to the University of Kentucky, continuing almost three decades of support for the university’s Equine Disease Quarterly publication.

Thoroughbreds: Freshman Sire Stud Fees

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment October 23, 2010

The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture’s agricultural economics program is helping provide state-of-the-art financial tools to the Thoroughbred industry.

Horse Safety Campaign Releases New Brochure on Horse-Related Injuries

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment October 18, 2010

UK Healthcare, in partnership with University of Kentucky colleges of Agriculture and Public Health and 40 community, equine, and medical organizations, continues its five-year educational campaign, Saddle Up Safely, with the development of a horse-related injury brochure.

UK Horticulture Helps WEG Bloom

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment October 17, 2010

When the budget for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games was cut in July, one area that took a hit was funding for decorative plants and ornamentals. The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Department of Horticulture stepped up to help by gathering donations and growing what they could to make the event beautiful.