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Saratoga Diary: The British are Coming

Saratoga Diary: The British are Coming

UK simulcasting meets live racing fans in the a.m.

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 Thursday, August 18, 2011

Lloyd's and UK Continue Partnership

Global insurer Lloyd's of London presented the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture a check for $45,000 Sept. 22 in continuing support of "The Equine Disease Quarterly," an equine health research publication produced by the Department of Veterinary Science.

 Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Racing On in U.K. Despite Hoof and Mouth Outbreak

Another outbreak of foot and mouth disease in England has not disrupted the racing program, although the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) continues to closely monitor the situation.

 Thursday, September 13, 2007

FMD Outbreak Restricts European Horse Travel

British officials confirmed another outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease on a cattle farm in England. Horses can no longer travel freely among Britain, France, and Ireland.

 Tuesday, August 07, 2007

Lexington Attorney to Teach UK Equine Law Course

Laura D'Angelo, a leading equine attorney and partner at the Kentucky law firm of Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP, will be teaching Equine Law in the 2007Spring semester at the University of Kentucky College of law. The two credit course, offered to upper-class law students, is the only one of its kind at UK.

 Thursday, November 09, 2006

Addictive Diseases Chair Established by Bells

The Bell Addictive Diseases Chair, started with a $250,000 gift by Jessica Bell in honor of her husband, former Jonabell Farm owner John Bell, has now reached $1.4 million, the University of Kentucky reports.

 Sunday, September 10, 2006

ARC Panelists Debate Betting Exchanges

Betting exchanges were a hot topic at the 30th Asian Racing Conference Tuesday as representatives from Australia and the United Kingdom went head to head on the issue of online betting sites and their impact on the future of horseracing.

 Tuesday, May 24, 2005

Noted Equine Researcher Jack Bryans Dead at 80

Dr. John T. "Jack" Bryans, an equine researcher who developed numerous vaccines, died Saturday night from cancer at his home in Lexington. He was 80.

 Sunday, October 03, 2004

MRLS Test Results Show Caterpillar Correlation

Early test results of a University of Kentucky College of Agriculture study appear to show a correlation between eastern tent caterpillars, their waste--called frass--and foal loss in mares exposed to both.

 Wednesday, May 01, 2002

University Issues Caterpillar Advisory to Kentucky Farms

The University of Kentucky issued an advisory Friday regarding the eastern tent caterpillar, which is still regarded as a primary risk factor associated with mare reproductive lose syndrome.

 Friday, April 26, 2002

UK College of Agriculture Briefing 5/20

The scientific investigation into Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome continued through the weekend as all teams work in their specific areas of expertise.

 Monday, May 21, 2001

UK Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome Briefing 5/18

The latest MRLS information presented on the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture website.

 Friday, May 18, 2001

Kentucky Diagnostic Center Fetal/Foal Loss Update, 5/18

As of noon May 18, a total of 11 additional aborted/stillborn equine fetuses/foals (8 late-term and 3 early-term) have been submitted for diagnostic testing/evaluation. The total as of this count since April 28, 2001 is 497.

 Friday, May 18, 2001

UK Interviews Farm Managers Dealing with Crisis (updated 5/20)

The University of Kentucky is continuing to post information on its web site, including interviews with local Thoroughbred farm managers.

 Friday, May 18, 2001