A new Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment program is betting that horses can be the hook that pulls more students into science-based careers.
Thirteen UK faculty members in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment are the 2026 recipients of The Bill Gatton Foundation Professorships.
Projects, led by Department of Veterinary Science faculty working across infectious disease, immunology, reproduction and musculoskeletal health, reflect UK’s broad role in equine research.
CURE-KY, a consortium dedicated to expanding the impact of infectious disease research across Kentucky, will host its annual Infectious Disease Research Day on March 19.
A UK team is starting a two-year research and educational effort to help hay producers sell more horse-quality hay and help horse owners buy hay with fewer surprises.
Strong cattle, poultry and horse sales dominated for much of 2025, leading economists to predict Kentucky agricultural sales will be $8.3 billion for the year.
