University of Kentucky’s 10th annual UK Equine Showcase is underway virtually. The event is continuing the life journey theme initiated in 2020 and is emphasizing weanling to yearling horses, presenting both completed and work-in-progress projects relevant to this age group.

Information from the sessions will be covered in this publication, with stories about the Jan. 5 musculoskeletal talks featured in this issue. Look to upcoming stories in our February issue on the nutrition and pasture topics as well as parasitology, vaccination immunology and most common causes of mortality for this age group.

Presenting sponsors include BET, Kentucky Performance Products, McCauley’s, Merck, Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital and Tribute Equine Nutrition.

Those interested in attending can still register. Upcoming sessions include:

• Feb. 2, 6-7:30 p.m. EST, will focus on parasitology, vaccination immunology and causes of mortality. Talks will include vaccination, immunity and immune response in weanlings; parasitology as it pertains to weanlings and yearlings; and common causes of mortality in this age group.
• Feb. 9, 6-7:30 p.m. EST will cover hot topics in a mini session format of 10 minutes each, with updates about equine research literature resources at UK, nocardioform placentitis summary from 2020, COVID-19 economic impact and the next equine survey, lab updates, Equine Biological Passport update, genetic diversity project, updates on equine surface research, important parasitology updates and more.

Sessions are available individually, or as a package of four, which includes a recording of the past sessions. There are special rates for farms interested in having multiple employees attend. Students from any university can participate for free. Please contact equine@uky.edu for help in registering for those discounted or free sessions. Continuing education credit for veterinarians and veterinary technicians has been approved by the Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners. Additionally, CEU credit has been approved for American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/10th-annual-uk-equine-showcase-virtual-event-tickets-123079454963. Contact equine@uky.edu with questions about the event or with help registering.

Holly Wiemers, MA, APR, is the communications and managing director for UK Ag Equine Programs.