UK Research News

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Study analyzes buyers’ assumptions about carpal chips in thoroughbred yearlings

Jun 17, 2026, 7:21 AM

UK study examines how buyers perceive carpal chips in thoroughbred yearlings, revealing assumptions that influence sales decisions and market value.

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UK equine researchers secure more than $1.8 million USDA funding for horse health studies

May 28, 2026, 7:42 AM

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.

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UK to Host Infectious Disease Research Day 2026 March 19

Mar 2, 2026, 7:14 AM

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.

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‘UK at the Half’: Equine health and safety

Jan 27, 2026, 7:32 AM

Dr. Allen Page focuses on biological signals that could help predict when a horse may be at risk for serious injury.

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UK project aims to help Kentucky hay producers, horse owners meet in the middle

Jan 21, 2026, 7:18 AM

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.

Kelley Renner, Ashley Samson and Michaela Keener standing outdoors above a grass racing track

SMRI professor travels to Hong Kong to present on jockey health, performance

Jan 14, 2026, 10:45 AM

December trip to Hong Kong by UK researchers highlights global collaboration on athlete safety and rehabilitation.

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UK team builds ‘genetic toolbox’ to stay ahead of equine rotavirus A, a common threat to foals

Dec 17, 2025, 8:57 AM

UK researchers are determining how to combat ERVA outbreaks, which pose major challenges for Kentucky’s $6.5 billion equine industry.

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UK economists point to livestock strength, row crop strain in 2026

Dec 4, 2025, 7:27 AM

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.

‘I Am a UK Innovator:’ Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment’s Allen Page

Nov 20, 2025, 7:58 AM

Allen Page shares how his research works to improve safety and welfare for equine athletes by identifying horses at risk for injuries.

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Workshop unites pathologists and regulators to advance racehorse safety

Oct 7, 2025, 9:32 AM

More than 55 veterinarians, trainees and industry experts gathered at the UK Veterinary Diagnostic Lab on Sept. 18-20 for the 2025 Racehorse Necropsy Workshop.

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