News Archive: Livestock
UK Equine Research Hall of Fame inductees announced
By
Jenny Evans
Published on Sep. 17, 2018
The induction ceremony is Oct. 31 at the Hilary J. Boone Center on the UK campus.
Hunter named leader of UK Family and Consumer Sciences Extension
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 27, 2018
As assistant director, Hunter will provide oversight for family and consumer sciences extension and work with state extension specialists to conduct state-level programs and events.
Horse farm sees success from pasture renovations
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 22, 2018
UK forage specialists helped a Lexington horse farm overcome classic symptoms of fescue toxicity with pasture renovations.
UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment announces administrative transitions
Published on Aug. 17, 2018
Three members of the college are now serving in new roles.
University of Kentucky animal scientists bring home multiple honors
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Aug. 10, 2018
UK’s Hasler, Warfield named Wallace-Carver Fellows
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 25, 2018
Hasler and Warfield were two of only 30 U.S. students to receive this prestigious fellowship this year.
4-H helps young man share love of animals with others
By
Katie Pratt
Published on May. 2, 2018
Through 4-H, Jonathon Sink is able to share the therapuetic value of animals with his peers.
UK research will gauge effect of indoor arenas on horse and human health
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on May. 2, 2018
UK graduate student Staci McGill intends to study how environmental exposures and arena design impacts heat transfer, air quality and the health of both horses and riders.
UK hosts All-East Regional Intercollegiate Livestock Judging Contest
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Apr. 25, 2018
Students studied sheep, swine and cattle in categories including market animal evaluation, animal selection, livestock judging and oral reasoning.
Adam named UK equine outreach veterinarian
By
Jenny Evans
Published on Apr. 12, 2018
Adam is the first to serve in this new position created to better communicate UK research and diagnostic laboratory to those in the horse industry.