News Archive: Livestock
Virtual education brings Cooperative Extension into Kentucky homes
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 21, 2020
Cooperative Extension agents are reaching their clients through creative ways during the COVID-19 pandemic.
UK leads vet training to treat backyard flocks
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Oct. 16, 2020
The $230,000 grant will fund a three-year program providing online continuing education for veterinarians
UK Gluck Equine Research Center launches national survey on horses aged 15 years and older
By
Alisa Herbst
Published on Oct. 15, 2020
Gluck Equine Research Center is conducting a survey to help researchers understand the needs of older horses.
UK part of regional group working to reduce farmer stress
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 13, 2020
The UK research is part of a three-year, $7.2 million grant the University of Tennessee received from the USDA and will involve 13 states and two U.S. territories.
One year in, MARS Equestrian™ Fellow at UK’s Gluck Equine Research Center continues to help older horses
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Oct. 13, 2020
Managing calf stress helps improve weaning outcomes
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Oct. 6, 2020
By weaning calves on the farm, producers can reduce animals' stress come sale time.
UK Ag Equine Programs students gave back to equine community during inaugural Equine Week of Service
By
Sabrina Jacobs
Published on Oct. 5, 2020
UK students donated about 550 hours to more than seven local equine organizations.
Kentucky Grazing Conference goes virtual
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 28, 2020
The event is online this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Fall calf market depends on corn, wheat and more
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 22, 2020
2020 fall calf market could be stronger than 2019.