4th Annual Equines and Endophytes Workshop

9:45 - Registration and visit with sponsors

10:10 - Welcome - Krista Lea

10:15 am - Tall Fescue Toxicity Basics - Dr. Jennifer Tucker, University of Georgia. Review of the types of tall fescue endophytes and their effects on all classes of horses.

10:45 am - Establishing Novel Endophyte Tall Fescues - Dr. Chris Teutsch, University of Kentucky. Explore the when and how of introducing novel endophyte tall fescues to the farm.

11:20 am- Reducing Fescue Toxicity Through High-Quality Hay- Dr. Bob Coleman, University of Kentucky. A look and how high quality hay can reduce the risk of tall fescue toxicity in broodmares.

12:10 - Lunch and check out rental equipment outside

1:00 pm - Resources for Horse Owners Through Conservation Districts - Nat Colten and Heather Silvanik, Woodford and Fayette Conservation Districts. Explore programs available to horse owners to assist in pasture renovation, farm management and more!

1:30 pm - The What and Where of Testing - Brittany Hendrix, University of Kentucky. Find out where and how to get soil, hay, pasture and ergovaline testing done.

1:50 pm - New Data for Better Management - Krista Lea, University of Kentucky. Latest research findings and how they affect the management of broodmares on Kentucky pastures.

2:30 pm - Adjourn

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