Equine Center Education

Education

Clemson University offers an Equine Business Concentration in the Animal and Veterinary Science Major. Classes conducted by Kristine Vernon and Laura Morgan offer instruction for students to gain a more in-depth understanding of equine nutrition, reproduction, management, horsemanship, and training. Students also have the opportunity to work at the Equine Center to obtain valuable hands-on experience, which will aid them in future jobs in the horse industry.

Research

The Clemson University Equine Center (CUEC) is strongly involved in reproduction research. Clemson was instrumental in the development and testing of Domperidone, a drug that helps alleviate the problems in pregnant mares grazing fescue. Domperidone, developed at Clemson by Dr. Dee L. Cross, minimizes fescue-induced foaling complications in mares.  For more information on Domperidone, contact Dr. Cross at (864)646-6443 or visit www.equitox.com.