Animal Sciences

Equine

Equine extension faculty and instructors have expertise in equine management, health, genetics, nutrition and reproduction.

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Equine Institute and Allied Trade Show

This UF/IFAS Extension program, is committed to providing Florida Horsemen and Horsewomen with the most up-to-date equine management information, and a "working" Trade Show.

Courses

Horse Genetics Online Extension Course

In this six-week online extension course we will examine the underlying mechanisms and inheritance of a number of traits in the horse. Concepts covered will include coat color, genetic disease, parentage testing and some insights on complex traits of performance and behavior.

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Faculty Equine Contacts
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2019 Kentucky Derby Facts & History

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Animal Sciences

Animal Sciences

Equine

Equine Institute and Allied Trade Show

Horse Genetics Online Extension Course

Faculty Equine Contacts

UF Equine Sciences

In the News...

Dr. Carissa Wickens Was Quoted In Wallethub’s Piece About The Kentucky Derby!

Looking Out For Florida’s Springs

2019 Kentucky Derby Facts & History