More than 300 equine reproduction specialists from 31 countries convened recently at the University of Kentucky for the 10th International Symposium on Equine Reproduction (ISER).
The United States Park Police (USPP) Horse Mounted Patrol recently presented an Award of Excellence to Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center “for the truly exceptional veterinary services received from this nationally-recognized equine health care facility.”
Kimberly Miller-Spillman, PhD, professor in merchandising, apparel, and textiles within the University of Kentucky’s College of Agriculture, proves equine research can occur in many contexts outside of the traditional models of horse health research.
When Lori Garkovich, PhD, professor in the Community Leadership Development Department, joined the faculty in the University of Kentucky’s College of Agriculture, she said she was astounded by the lack of involvement the university had with the local horse industry.
eXtension Horses (formerly known as HorseQuest) disseminates information on equine topics that include breeds, facilities, ethics, nutrition, training, and more. The site provides general articles on various subjects, a glossary, instructional videos, and monthly webcasts.
More than 250 farm owners, managers, and Kentucky residents attended the Equine Farm and Facilities Expo hosted by the University of Kentucky Equine Initiative June 1 at Spy Coast Farm in Lexington.
Income plays a significant role in how owners use their horses, according to a recent survey.
The findings are part of the American Horse Publications nationwide online survey, conducted from Oct. 15, 2009, to Jan. 31, 2010, which re
With the start of show season just around the corner, Lucinda Dyer, author of Eco-Horsekeeping: Over 100 Budget-Friendly Ways You and Your Horse Can Save the Planet, gives us the five easiest ways to stay green while pursuing blues.
Morphine is a useful part of pain management protocols for horses that have undergone arthroscopic surgery.
A horse owner’s age is a major predictor in how involved they will be in the horse industry, according to a new survey.
The findings are part of the American Horse Publications online nationwide survey, conducted from Oct. 15, 20
The 2010 Kentucky International Equine Summit, a biennial event to be held on Monday and Tuesday, April 26 and 27, in Lexington, Ky., and sponsored by the University of Louisville Equine Industry Program in cooperation with the University of Ke
The public comment period is open for two new veterinary specialties currently being considered by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
More than 450 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Have you started your horse show season?
The costs of keeping horses have risen for the majority of owners in the last three years, with those in the southeast and south central United States being the hardest hit by escalating feed and fuel prices.
The findings are part of
The Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine is looking for participants for a study on equine infectious disease issues. Shana Gillette, PhD, assistant professor in the department of clinical sciences at CSU is the principal in
A Black Stallion Literacy Foundation (BSLF) professional development workshop was held on the University of Kentucky campus March 25.
The Black Stallion Literacy Foundation aims to use the magic of live horses and books by Walter Far
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