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Kentucky Equine Research continually conducts studies at its 150-acre research facility. Some of these results are presented at industry conferences or shared in peer-reviewed journals. Review some of our findings from the past 30 years below.
January 01, 1994

The Mechanical And Chemical Properties Of Equine Third Metacarpals As Affected By Age

Lawrence, L. A., E. A. Ott, G. J. Miller, P.W. Poulos, G.Piotrowski and R. L. Asquith. 1994. The mechanical and chemical properties of equine third metacarpals as affected by age. J. Anim. Sci. 72:2617 – 2623.


January 01, 1993

Maximum Bone Mineral Content As Affected By Age

Lawrence, L. A., E. A. Ott, G. Miller, P. Poulas, G. Piotrowski and R. Asquith. 1993. Maximum bone mineral content as affected by age. J. Anim. Sci. 71 (Suppl. 1):44.


January 01, 1992

Influence Of Dietary Phosphorus Level On Growth And Reproduction Of Growing Beef Heifers

An experiment was conducted to study the effect of two levels of dietary phosphorous


January 01, 1990

Criteria To Evaluate Bone Mineralization In Cattle: Noninvasive Techniques

n experiment was conducted to evaluate the capabilities of dual photon absorptiometry (PA), radiographic photometry (RP), and ultrasound (U) to estimate bone mineral content (BMC) and bone strength of a group of bovine third metacarpals (McIII).


January 01, 1990

Criteria To Evaluate Bone Mineralization In Cattle: I. Effect Of Dietary Phosphorus On Chemical, Physical, And Mechanical Properties.

Fourteen Angus heifers (210 +/- 6 kg initial BW) were allotted randomly to either a low P (LP: .12% P, DM basis) or an adequate P (AP: .20% P, DM basis) diet fed for 14 to 16 mo under drylot conditions on concrete floors to determine the influence of dietary P on chemical, physical, and mechanical properties of bone.


January 01, 1987

The Use Of Non-invasive Techniques To Estimate Bone Mineral Content And Breaking Strength In Beef Cattle

Williams, S. N., L. A. Lawrence, L. R. McDowell and N. S. Wilkinson. 1987. The use of non-invasive techniques to estimate bone mineral content and breaking strength in beef cattle. J. Amin. Sci. 65 (Suppl. 1):492.


January 01, 1986

Equine Energetics II: Energy Expenditure In Horses During Submaximal Exercise

Energy expenditure was measured in four geldings (433 to 520 kg) during submaximal exercise on a racetrack using a mobile open-circuit indirect respiration calorimeter. Total energy expended by the four horses walking, trotting, cantering was best described by the equation: Y = e3.02 + .0065X where Y = energy expended (cal X kg-1 X min-1) and X = speed (m/min).


January 01, 1986

Equine Energetics I: Relationship Between Body Weight And Energy Requirements In Horses

Energy balance studies using indirect calorimetry were conducted with four mature equids ranging in weight from 125 to 856 kg. It was concluded that the maintenance requirements of equids vary linearly with body weight. The digestible energy (DE) requirement for equids confined to metabolism stalls was DE (kcal/d) = 975 + 21.28 X W where W equals body weight in kg.


January 01, 1986

Investigation Of Ultrasonic Technique For Prediction Of Bone Mineral Content

Lawrence, L. A., E. A. Ott and S. N. Williams. 1986. Investigation of ultrasonic technique for prediction of bone mineral content. J. Anim. Sci. 63(Suppl. 1)215.


January 01, 1986

Developing Proficiency In Horse Judging

Lawrence, L. A. and E. L. Johnson. 1986. Developing proficiency in horse judging. J. Anim. Sci. 63 (Suppl. 1):215.


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