LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky Department of Veterinary Science has launched three new websites to replace its former single website. The change is designed to enhance informational access and ease of use for visitors.

The new websites include the Department of Veterinary Science, http://vetsci.ca.uky.edu/, the Gluck Equine Research Center, http://gluck.ca.uky.edu/, and Genetic Testing at Gluck (formerly the Animal Genetics Testing and Research Laboratory), http://getgluck.ca.uky.edu/. The website for the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, http://vdl.uky.edu/, remains the same.

The mission of the Department of Veterinary Science,a UK Ag Equine program in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment,is to assure the health and viability of animal agriculture through teaching, discovery, research and service.

The mission of the Gluck Center is scientific discovery, education and dissemination of knowledge for the benefit of the health and well-being of horses.

The mission of Genetic Testing at Gluck is to offer the highest quality DNA testing combined with personalized customer service while discovering the genetic basis for traits and diseases in the horse.

The mission of UKVDL is to develop and apply state-of-the-art diagnostic methodology to improve animal health and marketability, to protect the public health and to assist in the preservation of the human-animal bond through the principles of One Health.

— Jenny Evans, University of Kentucky Ag News

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