News Archive: Livestock
Bitter cold temps will create prolonged period of livestock cold stress
Published on Jan. 3, 2014
UK specialists warn producers to keep a close watch of animals during upcoming cold spell.
Extension helps expand opportunities for local meats
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Dec. 19, 2013
Rural Kentucky producers are finding success in local meats with some help from the UK Cooperative Extension Service.
Cold stress emergency for livestock, pets
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Dec. 11, 2013
Temperatures and windchills Dec. 11-13 will create cold stress emergency.
Kentucky 2013 farm cash receipts could approach, exceed $6 billion
Published on Dec. 5, 2013
Kentucky agricultural cash receipts could approach or possibly exceed, $6 billion in 2013, according to UK agricultural economists.
UK Ag Equine Programs to host equine showcase, breeders’ short course
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Oct. 24, 2013
Early registration is open for both events.
Kentucky Grazing Conference to focus on improved grazing practices
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 26, 2013
The Kentucky Grazing Conference is Oct. 10.
Program dares youth to embrace dairy industry
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 24, 2013
Program will answer questions youth have about dairy.
Beginning Farmer Conference coming Oct. 5
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 18, 2013
Conference offers a networking opportunity for new farmers.
UK’s Garrigus plaza getting an upgrade
By
Laura Skillman
Published on Sep. 10, 2013
UK's Garrigus plaza is getting an upgrade.
UKAg Animal and Food Sciences recognizes ag leaders
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 9, 2013
UKAg honors Warren Beeler, Margaret Benson