News Archive: Livestock
UK Master Haymaker program to debut in south-central Kentucky
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Feb. 22, 2017
The seven session program begins March 2.
2017 Master Cattleman programs beginning this spring
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Feb. 21, 2017
The Master Cattleman program includes 10 comprehensive sessions about all aspects of beef production.
UK helps producer renovate hayfield
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Feb. 16, 2017
UK personnel are helping farmers learn more about novel endophyte tall fescue varieties.
Warm winter could affect tall fescue toxicosis in broodmares
By
Krista Lea
Published on Feb. 8, 2017
This winter's mild weather is likely the cause of higher than average concentrations of a toxic substance in tall fescue called ergovaline that has been observed in Central Kentucky.
Henning leaving post as head of UK Cooperative Extension to return to forage programs
Published on Feb. 6, 2017
After nearly a decade leading extension, Henning will return to the college's faculty as an extension forage specialist.
UK Department of Veterinary Science launches new websites
By
Jenny Evans
Published on Jan. 24, 2017
The three new websites will help clients find the information they need quicker and easier.
Conference to take a fresh approach to alfalfa, stored forages
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jan. 18, 2017
The conference is Feb. 21.
Small Ruminant Grazing Conference set for Feb. 18 in Elizabethtown
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jan. 13, 2017
This year's conference is in Elizabethtown at the Hardin County Cooperative Extension office.
UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment inducts 2017 Hall of Distinguished Alumni
Published on Jan. 6, 2017
The college adds four to its Hall of Distinguished Alumni.
Getting through winter cold can be stressful for farm animals
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jan. 4, 2017
Fresh water, dry bedding and giving animals shelter from the wind are vital to lessening the blow of a cold, wet winter.