General Interest
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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.
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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
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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
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December 06, 2023
Olfactory Stimulation Enriches Horses’ Environments
To maximize the welfare of horses, owners may implement various environmental enrichment strategies, including olfactory stimulation.
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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
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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
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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.
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December 14, 2021
Webinar: Feeding For Digestive Health
Join us for a discussion on digestive health with Kentucky Equine Research nutritionist, Dr. Katie Young.
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November 08, 2021
2021 Kentucky Equine Research Conference on Product Development
The 2021 Kentucky Equine Research Conference took place in Lexington, Kentucky, from November 1-2, with the virtual conference running
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September 13, 2021
Use of Cover Crops in Horse Pastures
Cover crops offer a particular perk to horse owners: they can prolong the grazing season and reduce the reliance