General Interest

February 12, 2025
Screwworm in Horses: Surveillance and Reporting Imperative
Entomologists and government officials are on high alert for the reappearance of an insidious pest, the New World screwworm.

October 02, 2024
Autumnal Horse Care: Six Considerations
As temperatures cool and competition season winds down for many, autumn is a good time to plan for potential

February 06, 2024
Conference Continues with Roster of Top-Flight Researchers as Speakers
The second day of the 27th Equine Health and Nutrition Conference featured a roster of top-flight researchers as speakers.

February 05, 2024
27th Equine Health and Nutrition Conference: Kentucky Equine Research Welcomes Guests and World-Renowned Speakers
Kentucky Equine Research welcomed more than 200 guests to its 27th Equine Health and Conference, held over two days

January 22, 2024
Extending Photoperiod for Muscle Development in Young Horses
The use of artificial lights to manipulate muscling may offer a unique way of helping prepare Thoroughbreds for their

December 06, 2023
Olfactory Stimulation Enriches Horses’ Environments
To maximize the welfare of horses, owners may implement various environmental enrichment strategies, including olfactory stimulation.

November 25, 2023
Pigeon Fever Reported in Missouri Horses
Pigeon fever, a disease not related to pigeons and most often occurring in hot and dry regions of the

August 23, 2023
Which Off-Track Thoroughbreds Are Most Desirable?
According to a recent study of off-track Thoroughbreds sold through an online auction, some horses are more likely to

March 08, 2023
Setting Up Thoroughbreds for Success One Stride at a Time
Measuring stride length and frequency with a smart device during training could assist in race length selection.

December 14, 2021
Webinar: Feeding For Digestive Health
Join us for a discussion on digestive health with Kentucky Equine Research nutritionist, Dr. Katie Young.