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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, 2004

The Effects Of Nutrition On Bone Growth And Development In Young Horses

Lawrence, L. A. 2004. The effects of nutrition on bone growth and development in young horses. California Animal Nutrition Conference and Technical Symposium. Fresno, CA. May 5 – 6. pp.7 – 23.


January 01, 2004

Onset Of Puberty In Pasture-raised Thoroughbreds Born In Southern Hemisphere Spring And Autumn

OBJECTIVES: To examine the age, bodyweight and date of onset of puberty in Thoroughbreds born in spring and autumn.


January 01, 2003

Characteristics Of Growth Of Morgan Horses

Lawrence, L. A., H .R. Hearne, S. P. Davis, J. D. Pagan, A. Fitzgerald and E. A. Green. 2003. Characteristics of growth of Morgan horses. In: Proc. 18th Equine Nutrition and Physiology Symposium. East Lansing, MI June 4-7. pp. 317 – 322. Thirty-two years of accumulated growth data from Morgan horses were analyzed in this […]


January 01, 2001

The Relationship Between Glycemic Response And The Incidence Of OCD In Thoroughbred Weanlings: A Field Study

Hyperglycemia and hyperinsulinemia have been implicated in the pathogenesis of osteochondrosis (Glade et al., 1984; Ralston, 1995). More specifically, foals that experience an exaggerated and sustained increase in circulating glucose or insulin in response to a carbohydrate (grain) meal may be predisposed to development of osteochondrosis.


January 01, 2001

Bone Mineral Content And Mobilization In Early Lactation Cows

Rutledge, A. M., K. F. Knowlton and L. A. Lawrence. 2001. Bone mineral content and mobilization in early lactation cows. John Lee Pratt Animal Nutrition Report for 2000-2001.


January 01, 2001

Supplemental Calcium Does Not Influence Radiographic Bone Mineral Content Of Growing Foals Fed A Fat-and-fiber Supplement

Hoffman, R. M., J. A. Wilson, L. A. Lawrence, D. S. Kronfeld, W. L. Cooper and P. A. Harris. 2001. Supplemental calcium does not influence radiographic bone mineral content of growing foals fed a fat-and-fiber supplement. In: Proc. 17th Equine Nutrition and Physiology Society. Lexington, Ky. May 31 – June 2. pp.122. Access online.


January 01, 2000

The Role Of Vitamins And Growth In Horses

Duren S, KM Crandell. 2000. The role of vitamins and growth in horses. World Equine Vet Rev: 3/4:12-16. The following paper will discuss several vitamins with known influences on skeletal growth and indirect relationships with healthy growth. In addition, this paper will evaluate the potential need for vitamin supplementation in growing horse diets.


January 01, 1999

Growth Of Thoroughbreds Fed Different Levels Of Protein And Supplemented With Lysine And Threonine

Staniar, W. B, J. A. Wilson, L. A. Lawrence, W. L. Cooper, D. S. Kronfeld and P. A. Harris. 1999. Growth of Thoroughbreds fed different levels of protein and supplemented with lysine and threonine. In: Proc 16th Equine Nutrition and Physiology Society. Raleigh, NC. pp. 88 – 89. More details…


January 01, 1998

The Incidence Of Developmental Orthopedic Disease (DOD) On A Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm

Pagan, J.D. 1998. The incidence of developmental orthopedic disease (DOD) on a Kentucky Thoroughbred farm. In: J.D. Pagan (Ed.) Advances in Equine Nutrition. pp. 469-475. Nottingham University Press. Nottingham, United Kingdom. The incidence of developmental orthopedic disease on a commercial Thoroughbred farm was studied over a four-year period. A total of 271 foals were monitored. […]


January 01, 1998

A Summary Of Growth Rates Of Thoroughbreds In Kentucky

Over a 3 year period a total of 350 thoroughbred colts and 350 thoroughbred fillies were weighed monthly on a portable electronic scale through 18 months of age.


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