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Pioneering Research: Collaborating With Horses to Develop Emotional Intelligence

Tue, 05/28/2013 - 15:33
Teaser:  <p>Researchers in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture recently completed one of the first studies to explore how working with horses can develop emotional intelligence in humans.</p>

Researchers in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture recently completed one of the first studies to explore how working with horses can develop emotional intelligence in humans.

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Ag impact on state, region worth billions

Tue, 05/28/2013 - 11:28

  The importance of Kentucky agriculture extends well beyond the farm. The total economic impact of agriculture production, inputs, processing and manufacturing is nearly $46.3 billion and represents 263,000 jobs in Kentucky, based on a recent analysis by the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture.

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UK Equine Farm and Facilities Expo to be held June 19

Thu, 05/23/2013 - 14:35
Teaser:  <p>UK Ag Equine Programs will host an Equine Farm and Facilities Expo from 4 to 8 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 19 at Tollgate Farm in Georgetown.</p>

UK Ag Equine Programs will host an Equine Farm and Facilities Expo from 4 to 8 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 19 at Tollgate Farm in Georgetown.

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UK Robinson Center Mountain Monday Series offers equine focus

Thu, 05/02/2013 - 13:56
Teaser:  <p>The Mountain Monday Series is the second Monday of each month.</p>

The Mountain Monday Series is the second Monday of each month.

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Jill Stowe named UK Ag Equine Programs director

Mon, 04/29/2013 - 10:20
Teaser:  <p>Jill Stowe has been named director of University of Kentucky Ag Equine Programs and Dickson Professor of Equine Science and Management.</p>

Jill Stowe has been named director of University of Kentucky Ag Equine Programs and Dickson Professor of Equine Science and Management.

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Kentucky Equine Youth Festival celebrates the horse and Kentucky’s youth

Thu, 03/21/2013 - 12:03
Teaser:  <p>The event will showcase opportunities in the equine industry to Kentucky&#39;s young people.</p>

The event will showcase opportunities in the equine industry to Kentucky's young people.

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UK researcher awarded $2.9 million for equine viral arteritis research

Mon, 03/04/2013 - 17:06
Teaser:  <p>UK researchers are conducting cutting edge research on a costly equine disease.</p>

UK researchers are conducting cutting edge research on a costly equine disease.

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