News Archive: Livestock
Study shows state’s equine industry has $3 billion economic impact
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Sep. 6, 2013
UK equine leaders announce economic impact figures from the Kentucky Equine Survey.
Stuart Brown named 2013 Friend of UK Ag Equine Programs
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Sep. 4, 2013
The Lexington-based veterinarian has been an advocate for UK's equine programs for many years.
Applied Master Cattleman Program fall enrollment open
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Aug. 22, 2013
Program designed to go beyond Master Cattleman curriculum.
UK veterinarian explains new antibiotics guidelines for livestock producers
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Aug. 5, 2013
Judicious use of antibiotics means using a drug appropriately and only when necessary.
Kentuckiana Dairy Exchange offers hands-on learning
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jul. 17, 2013
Kentuckiana Dairy Exchange is in Indiana for 2013.
Registration is open for Kentucky Grazing School
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 10, 2013
Make plans to attend the 2013 Kentucky Grazing School to be held in August in Versailles.
Name change reflects broad work of UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
By
Laura Skillman
Published on Jun. 28, 2013
On July 1, the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture will become the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.
UKAg partners in six-state dairy improvement effort
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jun. 28, 2013
Consortium will work to improve herd health and milk quality.
Sophistication of Kentucky’s producers, food systems impresses visitors
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 25, 2013
Cooperative Extension agents and specialists from around the country visited Lexington recently and left with an appreciation for Central Kentucky’s farmers and food system.
Extension boosting Kentucky beef industry one farm at a time
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jun. 17, 2013
Thanks to a partnership with Cooperative Extension, Mike Wilson's cattle business is earning him more money.