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UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Stephen Coleman

Stephen Coleman completed his PhD in Veterinary Science at the University of Kentucky under the leadership of Jamie MacLeod, VMD, PhD, John S. and Elizabeth A See the original post: UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Stephen Coleman ...
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University of Calgary Seeking Participation in EHV-1 Study

The goal of the research is to identify factors associated with the outbreak in order to prevent and control outbreaks, particularly at horse shows or gatherings in the future.... The rest is here: University of Calgary Seeking Participation in EHV-1 Study ...
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AQHA Equine Health, Welfare Subcommittee Releases Statement

The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Equine Health, Welfare, Integrity, and Research Subcommittee (EqHWIR) on Dec. 21 released a statement in regards to the "welfare of the racing American Quarter Horse.".. View original post here: AQHA Equine Health, Welfare Subcommittee Releases Statement ...
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Endometritis in Mares Horse Course Archived

The presentation, "Endometritis in Mares," was led by Mats Troedsson, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACT, ECAR, chairman of the department of veterinary sciences at the University of Kentucky's Gluck Equine Research Center.... More: Endometritis in Mares Horse Course Archived ...
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Nielsen Joins Gluck Center Faculty

Martin Nielsen, DVM, PhD, joined the University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Center as an assistant professor in parasitology in August. Enjoy an introduction from Nielsen about his research interests. ... Here is the original post: Nielsen Joins Gluck Center Faculty ...
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Microchipping vs. Branding Horses: Which is Less Stressful?

By measuring several factors that indicate stress in horses, the research team found no significant difference in stress levels between the horses that received an iron brand on the thigh or a microchip injected into the neck.... Follow this link: Microchipping vs. Branding Horses: Which is Less Stressful? ...
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UK Graduate Spotlight: Katheryn Cerny

Katheryn Cerny will complete her master's in veterinary science at the University of Kentucky in early 2012. She chose to obtain her degree at the Gluck Equine Research Center because she wanted to work with Ed Squires, PhD, Dipl. ACT (hon.)... Read the original: UK Graduate Spotlight: Katheryn Cerny ...
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AHF Releases 2011 Equine Research Project Summaries

The Arabian Horse Foundation released summaries of the research projects it funded in 2011. Studies included research on cerebellar abiotrophy, melanomas, the genetics behind EMS and cushing's disease, and and hoof and ground interaction.... Follow this link: AHF Releases 2011 Equine Research Project Summaries ...
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UK Graduate Spotlight: Catherine Whitehouse, BSc (Hons)

Catherine Whitehouse, BSc (Hons) is persuing her master's in Animal Science (emphasis in Equine Nutrition). She is the first recipient of the Kentucky Equine Research Lawrence Fellowship within the University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture.... See the rest here: UK Graduate Spotlight: Catherine Whitehouse, BSc (Hons) ...
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New Research into R. equi Vaccine Completed

Researchers in the Netherlands have completed further research into developing an effective vaccine for the bacteria Rhodococcus equi, which is known to cause pneumonia and other sometimes fatal infections in young foals. Originally posted here: New Research into R. equi Vaccine Completed ...
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