News Archive: Livestock
University of Kentucky animal scientists bring home multiple honors

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jul. 31, 2020
UK animal scientists receive awards from the American Society of Animal Science.
UK alums lead effort in Kentucky milk product giveaways

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jul. 22, 2020
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program provided $3 billion to purchase food, including dairy products.
Asian longhorned tick found in Kentucky
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 21, 2020
UK to host Western Kentucky Summer Forage Tour at Palmer Farms
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 15, 2020
The tour features a growing, grass-fed beef operation.
Extended heat wave will put stress on Kentucky livestock producers and corn growers

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jul. 14, 2020
Extended heat waves can impact crops and livestock.
Kentucky Beef Quality and Care Assurance certification now available online

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jul. 7, 2020
Organizers usually conduct the program through in-person meetings, but due to the pandemic, they moved the training online.
UK dairy scientist earns national recognition

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jul. 2, 2020
The DeLaval Dairy Extension Award was created to recognize outstanding achievements in dairy extension.
UK’s Heart-2-Heart campaign expands to agriculture
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 1, 2020
Three UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment students receive USDA predoctoral fellowships
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 11, 2020
Each student received USDA funds to pursue the research project of their choice.
UK poultry specialist urges safe handling of backyard flocks to reduce risk of salmonella infection

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on May. 29, 2020
As of May 15, Kentucky was reporting nine cases. The CDC reports 97 cases nationwide.