Equine

Unique Research Could Improve Indoor Equine and Livestock Environment

Feb 16, 2022, 7:06 AM

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.

UK Students Working to Develop Safety Standard for Equestrian Helmets

Mar 18, 2021, 8:36 AM

While equestrian helmets protect riders, there is no test in place to evaluate a helmet’s crush resistance. UK students are working to develop a helmet testing method and collect data that will hopefully serve as the start of a crushing-safety standard for helmets.

UK Ag Equine Programs to Host 10th Annual Equine Research Showcase Virtually

Nov 30, 2020, 8:24 AM

"This is a unique and special outreach event. The purpose is to showcase some of what is happening in the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment in terms of scientific discovery and service efforts relevant to the young horse.”

UK mRNA Biomarker Study Will Build on Promising Research Into Preventing Catastrophic Racehorse Injuries

Oct 20, 2020, 8:21 AM

Previous research showed that many catastrophic injuries occur in limbs with underlying and preexisting damage, leading to the theory that these injuries occur when damage accumulation exceeds the healing capacity of the affected bones over time.

'Behind the Blue': UK Sports Medicine Research Institute’s Equestrian Athlete Initiative

Apr 7, 2020, 8:22 AM

On this week’s edition of the “Behind the Blue” podcast, Carl Nathe of UK Public Relations and Strategic Communications talks with Nick Heebner and Kimberly Tumlin about a new research effort, the Equestrian Athlete Initiative.

UK Livestock Specialists: People Can Learn Important Lessons From Animals in Tough Times

Mar 25, 2020, 8:14 AM

Animals know when to push through, when to play and how to focus. They live focused on the moment and don’t get distracted by the past or the future. They heed their instincts to stay alert to their senses and to each other. They stay focused on what is most important.

UK's Department of Veterinary Science Responds to Equine Placental Disease

Feb 18, 2020, 8:08 AM

The 2019-2020 foaling season has seen an increase in reports of Nocardioform placentitis, both in cases submitted to UK’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL) and in reports from equine practitioners in the field.

How Studying the “Two-Legged Equine Athlete” Can Help Make Racing Safer for All

Oct 28, 2019, 8:38 AM

The UK Sports Medicine Research Institute is looking closely at jockey performance and the work has implications for jockeys and thoroughbreds.

Keeneland Association Gifts $1.3 Million to UK for Equine Drug Research and Testing Program

May 1, 2019, 10:31 AM

The Keeneland Association continues its long-standing philanthropic relationship with the University of Kentucky with a gift of $1.3 million to the Keeneland Endowed Chair in Equine Veterinary Science.

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Grant From NTRA Charities to Establish New UK Equine Surfaces and Safety Laboratory

Apr 19, 2019, 9:12 AM

A gift of $100,000 announced recently by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Charities will enable the University of Kentucky to further support equine surfaces and safety research under the direction of Mick Peterson, director of UK Ag Equine Programs.

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