News Archive: Livestock
UK Gluck Center and VDL preliminarily identify novel Rotavirus
Published on Apr. 5, 2021
UK to host Fencing Schools in May
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 30, 2021
The schools are May 11 in Hopkinsville and May 13 in Owensboro.
Eastern tent caterpillar egg hatch now underway in Kentucky
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Mar. 25, 2021
Eastern tent caterpillar egg hatch has begun in Southern Kentucky. It is expected to start in Central Kentucky next week and a few days to one week later in Northern Kentucky.
Spring calves bring rush of management duties for producers
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Mar. 18, 2021
UK beef specialist gives spring calving reminders and opportunities for reproductive management.
UK students working to develop safety standard for equestrian helmets
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 8, 2021
The project will hopefully serve as a start for a crushing-safety standard for equestrian helmets.
Green grass can fool cattle producers
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Mar. 3, 2021
Most cows are transitioning from late gestation to lactation right now, and their nutrient requirements are high.
Farmers facing snow and ice storms’ impact on cattle
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Feb. 23, 2021
Melting snow and ice will leave a muddy mess.
Backyard poultry webinar series begins Feb. 11
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Feb. 5, 2021
The upcoming webinar series is aimed and new and experienced small flock owners.
UK Ag Equine Programs launches photography contest
By
Sydney Carter
Published on Feb. 1, 2021
UK Ag Equine Programs will accept digital photography submissions through Feb. 28.
Wood named leader of UK Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jan. 29, 2021
Craig Wood will assume the position Feb. 1.