SUMMARY: Researchers will uncover insights into the carrier state and population dynamics of Streptococcus equi subsp equi, the causative agent of the serious airway infection known as strangles. THE PROBLEM:Airway...

SUMMARY: Researchers will assess head movements that potentially impact noseband pressure. THE PROBLEM: From a welfare and ethical perspective, there is a growing concern relating to the use and tightness...

SUMMARY: Researchers will study a new treatment for foal’s pneumonia caused by R. equi. THE PROBLEM: Kentucky’s economy and state image relies heavily on the horse industry, with roughly 1.74...

SUMMARY: Researchers will learn more about early embryonic loss in horses. THE PROBLEM: Pregnancy loss in horses is a significant challenge for the equine industry and deeply impacts the emotional...

SUMMARY: Researchers will develop a way to synthetically produce Equine Chorionic Gonadotropin (eCG), also known as Pregnant Mare Serum Gonadotropin (PMSG). THE PROBLEM:Equine Chorionic Gonadotropin (eCG), also known as Pregnant...

SUMMARY: Researchers will develop a new equine gait analysis software to assessadaptations in movement and muscle activity. THE PROBLEM: Lameness is the most common reason for equine veterinary examination and...

SUMMARY: Researchers will test and refine a new resource to aid horse owners and veterinarians work through end-of-life decisions. THE PROBLEM: Horses rely on their owners to make decisions about...

SUMMARY: Researchers will study the fluid shifts in the large intestine of horses, with a special focus on diarrhea caused by Clotridioides difficile. THE PROBLEM: The horse has a unique...

SUMMARY: Researchers will uncover genes for disease outcomes and antimicrobial resistance in Rhocococcus equi, the agent responsible for serious foal pneumonia. THE PROBLEM: Rhodococcus equi infections are a significant cause...