Koch is a UK alum and a longtime supporter of the UK equine program’s educational mission.
The tour was designed to educate students about the broad variety of careers available in the equine industry.
The test is designed to identify which stallions are most likely to remain long-term carriers of the virus if infected.
A 23-year-old Thoroughbred was taken with the recovered Quarter Horse.
This means back-to-back clean Paralympic games (London 2012 and Rio 2016) for para-equestrian participants.
Topics will include the horse’s upper airways, lameness diagnosis, and preventing injuries in equine athletes.
The smartphone app is designed to help owners better manage their horses’ weights.
The USDA licensed a vaccine for use in pregnant mares to protect against leptospirosis, one cause of abortion in horses.
The state’s two Thoroughbred tracks must submit applications for Safety and Integrity Alliance accreditation by Nov. 4.
College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) researchers brought in grants totaling $39.2 million in fiscal 2016.
Findings from a recent study show that 70% of injuries recorded over a 14-year period were minor and not career-ending.
The 43 seized horses were allegedly abandoned earlier this year by Charles and Maria Borell.
The BLM said it will gather and care for up to 300 wild horses impacted by drought conditions.
The foundation will distribute $459,198 to 27 organizations and special projects committed to improving equine welfare.
Of the 1,452 respondents 579 (40%) said they occasionally treat their horse to apples or carrots.
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