News Archive: Livestock
New grant awarded to investigate critical issue affecting beef production

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Jul. 18, 2024
A University of Kentucky researcher has been awarded a USDA grant to study fescue toxicosis affecting the cattle industry.
UK equine hay workshop registration now open

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Jun. 10, 2024
The event aims to help hay producers understand the specific needs of horse owners and how to assess hay quality on their farms.
Sowing success at the 2024 Spring Kentucky Beginning Grazing School

By
Christopher Carney
Published on Apr. 16, 2024
The 2024 Spring Kentucky Beginning Grazing School promises an immersive learning experience in grazing management for all livestock producers.
Eclipse watch 2024: A University of Kentucky call to observe livestock and wildlife behavior

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Apr. 2, 2024
During the solar eclipse on April 8, the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment calls on citizens to log observations to better understand the relationship between cosmic events and animals.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza detected in Kentucky: UK specialists urge vigilance to protect poultry from bird flu

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 19, 2024
Bird flu is a concern for the state’s largest agriculture commodity contributor.
University of Kentucky to host inaugural Pre-Veterinary Experience Day Feb. 17
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Dec. 4, 2023
The inaugural Pre-Veterinary Experience Day offers attendees insight into current veterinary medicine issues, addressing topics such as student debt, mental health and work-life balance.
UK researchers warn that recent weather could be problematic for mares grazing tall fescue pastures
Published on Nov. 14, 2023
Kentucky’s late summer drought, followed by mild/late fall weather and recent rains could put mares at risk.
Conference explores yak production in Kentucky

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Oct. 16, 2023
UK and Morehead State University are evaluating how yaks perform in the Southeast.
Kentucky fencing schools showcase the basics and new innovations

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Oct. 13, 2023
Both schools will begin at 7:30 a.m. local time.
Beef Seedstock Symposium to focus on genetics and more

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 29, 2023
UK and UT Cooperative Extension Services will join together to serve seedstock producers.