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Laurie Lawrence is a Professor in the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Kentucky's Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. Her work focuses on equine nutrition, particularly nutrient requirements for exercising horses, broodmares, and foals, alongside equine digestive physiology and pasture/forage utilization.
- Education:
- Ph.D., Animal Nutrition, Colorado State University
- M.S., Animal Nutrition, Colorado State University
- B.S., Animal Science, Cornell University
- A.A.S., Veterinary Technology, State University of New York Agricultural and Technical College at Delhi
Her research explores interactions between exercise and diet in horses, including studies on carbohydrate management, vitamin supplementation, and forage evaluation. Recent publications address microbial colonization in foals, selenium depletion effects, and cool-season grass grazing tolerance.
Key research trends include equine energy balance, digestive microbiome interactions, and forage quality assessment. She has contributed to advancements in nutrient requirement models and practical feeding strategies for performance and reproductive horses.
Lawrence actively engages in extension activities, providing educational resources on equine feeding practices, hay selection, and nutritional management through conferences and technical guides.
She collaborates with researchers on projects involving equine metabolic responses, feed ingredient analysis, and environmental impacts on horse nutrition.
