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‘UK at the Half’: A digital health system for equestrians

UK's Michaela Keener is revolutionizing equestrian health care with an interactive digital health system that connects riders to essential medical resources.

Eastern tent caterpillar update: Protecting horses and trees amid late winter conditions

Due to a colder winter and slower accumulation of growing-degree days this year, experts at UK anticipate a delayed hatch for the Eastern tent caterpillar.

‘DNA doesn't lie’: New genetic study illuminates genetic diversity in North American Thoroughbreds

Researchers from UK have helped unveil the most comprehensive genetic study of North American Thoroughbred horses to date.

University of Kentucky researcher explores natural products to shield foals from life-threatening infections

Rhodococcus equi infections cause severe pneumonia in young foals. One UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment researcher is striving to make a difference.

‘I am a UK Innovator’: College of Health Sciences’ Michaela Keener

Michaela Keener discusses her work in developing an interactive digital health system designed to enhance access to care for equestrians.

Unlocking genetic secrets: New UK research project set to transform equine, animal science

Theodore Kalbfleisch, a UK researcher, is helping spearhead a three-year project to map the genetic blueprints of 13 horse breeds and their relatives.

SMRI researchers develop a new model to advance equestrian research

The University of Kentucky Sports Medicine Research Institute (SMRI) has developed a new approach to the research, health and safety of equestrian sports.

2022 Kentucky Equine Survey Hitting Mailboxes Now

UK‘s Ag Equine Programs and the Kentucky Horse Council are again partnering on the 2022 Kentucky Equine Survey, a statewide comprehensive survey of all horse breeds.

Racing Industry Partners Join UK in Support of Promising Racehorse Injury mRNA Biomarker Research

Researchers at the Gluck Equine Research Center recently began a large study to validate previous research suggesting it is possible to detect specific biomarkers indicating an injury before it becomes career- or life-ending for a horse.

Unique Research Could Improve Indoor Equine and Livestock Environment

College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) researchers are breaking new ground with a multi-year study to determine best management practices for building and maintaining indoor facilities.