The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is organizing the second annual Equines & Endophytes Workshop on January 31, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Fayette County extension office in Lexington, Kentucky. Priced at $40, the event offers a barbeque lunch and program materials. Advanced registration is required at https://eew24.eventbrite.com.
Krista Lea, UK Horse Pasture Evaluation Program coordinator, emphasized the workshop's relevance in addressing the complex issue of toxic tall fescue. The goal is to empower breeders with the latest research and information applicable to their farms.
Key topics include a historical overview of tall fescue endophytes by Joe Bouton, a presentation by UK Department of Veterinary Science's Professor Emma Adam on exploring tall fescue's impact on mare pregnancy, a knowledge gap analysis of ergot alkaloids in equines by Jimmy Klotz from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, short-term mitigation and long-term solutions by Krista Lea, insights on the selection, establishment, and use of novel endophyte tall fescue varieties by Ray Smith, and a farm manager panel discussion moderated by Jimmy Henning with panelists Randy Gilbert of Shawnee Farm and Rob Tribbett of Watercress Farm. The workshop aims to provide practical insights for immediate application based on the latest research.
For additional questions, contact the Fayette County extension office at https://fayette.ca.uky.edu, email fayette.ext@uky.edu or call (859) 257-5582.
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Categories: Kentucky, Livestock