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‘UK at the Half’: Equine health and safety

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

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

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.  

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Workshop unites pathologists and regulators to advance racehorse safety

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.

Dan Howe: 2025-26 University Research Professor Q&A

Dan Howe, Ph.D., has been honored as a 2025-26 University Research Professor.

UK study focuses on improving jockeys’ mental health after injury

Kelley Renner researched jockeys' emotions associated with post injury, their coping strategies, their support systems and what they go through during the return to ride process.

UK SMRI Equestrian Athlete Initiative presents jockey safety findings at ORI conference

The UK SMRI aims to find what, where and who needs their targeted interventions designed to help improve safety within the horse racing industry.

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