News Archive: Livestock
UK specialist urges horse owners to plan for future hay needs now
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jul. 18, 2023
Even though Kentucky is still in the grazing season, horse owners should plan for future hay needs now.
Three University of Kentucky animal scientists earn national honors
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jun. 15, 2023
The American Society of Animal Scientists bestow awards to exemplary members.
Drought conditions hampering corn growth, stressing pastures
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jun. 7, 2023
Current rains are still evading Western Kentucky
Scott Radcliffe to chair UK Department of Animal and Food Sciences
Published on May. 26, 2023
Radcliffe most recently served as the chair of Purdue University's Department of Animal Sciences.
Historic $100-million gift will catapult UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
Published on May. 25, 2023
Gatton’s impact on the University of Kentucky exceeds $180 million. He is the university’s single largest donor.
UK, USDA break ground on new forage research building
Published on May. 23, 2023
The new facility housing the Forage-Animal Production Research Unit is targeted for completion in 2026
USDA Innovation Grant bale grazing study yielding positive results in Kentucky
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on May. 19, 2023
"Bale grazing is a winter-feeding method where we set bales out directly on pasture and feed in a planned, controlled manner." Greg Halich
As nationwide avian flu cases sharply decline, UK poultry specialists urge continued biosecurity awareness
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on May. 11, 2023
“This is not the time to relax biosecurity measures on the farm,” said Tony Pescatore, poultry specialist and chair of the UK Department of Animal and Food Sciences.
Western Kentucky Summer Forage Tour features Nurtured Lands Farm
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on May. 9, 2023
Justin and Kate will discuss decisions, partners and mentors that led to their success
University of Kentucky Meat Cutting School offering Processed Meats Workshop
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Apr. 19, 2023
The meat snacks category is one of the fastest-growing segments of the snack food industry.