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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Congratulations to our 2020 grads!
On May 8, 46 graduating equine seniors were honored by UK Ag Equine Programs during its first ever virtual Senior Send Off. The graduates were joined via a Zoom session by faculty, staff, alumni and administrators as well as several family members of the graduates.
Highlighting our grads
Equine Science Review launches
April 2020 marked the inaugural issue of the Equine Science Review: highlighting research and outreach efforts at the University of Kentucky. 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.
Congratulations to our Spring 2020 Dean's List students!
A shout out to our equine students who made the Dean's List this spring. It was a tough year and our students rose to the challenge admirably. Way to go!
Experience Equine Week, Nov. 2-6
UK Equine News
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Gluck Equine Research Center is conducting a survey to help researchers understand the needs of older horses. -
Catastrophic injuries in Thoroughbred racehorses is a top concern for the industry and for its fans. CAFE researchers are learning more about changes happening at the cellular level that might indicate an injury is present before it becomes career- or life-ending. -
The UK research is part of a three-year, $7.2 million grant the University of Tennessee received from the USDA and will involve 13 states and two U.S. territories.