UK Ag Equine Programs
The mission of the program is to discover, share and apply new knowledge on the health, performance and management of horses, enhancing the signature status of Kentucky’s equine industry.
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Innovation through industry-inspired science
Culture of known research excellence with an established track record of innovation and service. Multidisciplinary teams of nutritionists, animal and plant scientists, engineers, microbiologists, veterinarians, economists and social scientists. Horse and rider safety knowledge center through sports medicine, surface and pharmacology research.
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Empowering horse owners
Extension services for horse owners and farm managers. Youth and adult equine education through 4-H and outreach programs. Services for horse pasture management, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, genetic testing, facility optimization, drug testing and race track and performance surface testing.
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UK equine degree obtains employability certification
The University of Kentucky’s equine science and management undergraduate degree program was recently awarded an Essential Employability Qualities (EEQs) certification by the QA Commons, a national nonprofit organization focused on preparing college students for the challenges they will face in the workforce.
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Annual UK Equine Career and Opportunity Fair showcases industry professions for college students
University of Kentucky Ag Equine Programs recently hosted its annual Career and Opportunity Fair to more than 170 current and future college students from 11 different academic programs. Over 35 employers and 80 recruiters were on hand to share job, internship, volunteer and networking opportunities.
Annual equine career fair
Equine Science Review wins newsletter award at American Horse Publications
The Equine Science Review: highlighting research and outreach efforts at the University of Kentucky recently won at the American Horse Publications annual event. UK was recognized with the top e-newsletter in the corporate category. The Review is a monthly newsletter that highlights the important equine work happening at the university.
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Turn your passion into a career
Four-year bachelor’s degree, specializing in science, business or communications and leadership. Path to professionalism progression each year, leadership opportunities, internships, study abroad and nearly a dozen clubs and teams to choose from.
UK Equine gives back during second annual Equine Week of Service
Students in the equine leadership program called Wildcat Wranglers created and implemented the Week of Service to give students a chance to give back to the equine industry, an especially important need during the isolation of the pandemic.
Joe Hirsch Legacy Equine Academy Scholarship Awarded to UK’s Charles Churchill
Charles Churchill, a University of Kentucky senior majoring in Equine Science and Management from Louisville, has been awarded the 2021/2022 Joe Hirsch Legacy Equine Academy Scholarship.
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UK agricultural economist predict Kentucky farmers will eclipse the record for cash receipts set in 2014.
