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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 researchers track snake fungal disease in Kentucky, testing whether infections reduce survival

Snakes are essential to the world’s ecosystems, but is a fungal disease putting them in danger?

UK’s Palli named 2025 National Academy of Inventors Fellow

Subba Reddy Palli, who is internationally recognized for his research on RNA interference technology that kills insect pests and fights insecticide resistance, has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors.

UK finds Antarctica’s toughest insect is already eating microplastics

A global research team led by researchers from the UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, has found that Antarctica’s only native insect is already ingesting microplastics, even in one of the planet’s most remote regions.

From University of Kentucky to United Kingdom: UK alum’s education prepared her for research at Cambridge

Gretchen Ruschman’s major and extracurricular activities gave her opportunities to pursue her research interests and do hands-on research as an undergrad at UK, which led to attending Cambridge University for her Master's degree.

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.

‘It’s a special outdoor classroom’: UK Robinson Forest Field Day demonstrates flash flooding modules for local youth

More than 60 middle school and high school students were invited to learn about the factors influencing flash flooding at Robinson Forest.

UK-led team to cut cockroach infestations, asthma risks in affordable housing

A UK-led research team has received a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Healthy Homes Technical Study award to develop a complete and durable approach to cockroach control in affordable housing.

UK research collaboration links key corn protein to stronger, longer-lasting seed

A new international study co-led by UK CAFE shows how a single genetic change helps protect corn seeds during storage.