News Archive: Livestock
Extension hay auctions help producers find much needed hay
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Feb. 27, 2019
The annual auctions saw an increase in attendance and jump in hay prices due to the state's hay shortage.
UK to host Novel Tall Fescue Renovation Workshop
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Feb. 25, 2019
The workshop will take place March 20 at Central Presbyterian Church in Princeton.
Summer internships available with UK Grain and Forage Center of Excellence
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Feb. 7, 2019
Interns will complete agricultural-related research projects at the UK Research and Education Center in Princeton or on campus in Lexington.
Conference to take a fresh approach to alfalfa, stored forages
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jan. 22, 2019
The conference will be Feb. 21 at the Fayette County Extension office.
Ready Clarabelle for her close-up: UK scientists need pictures of cows for research project
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jan. 16, 2019
UK researchers are working on facial recognition software for cows to help make producer's jobs easier.
Ky. agricultural receipts hold steady, but net cash income drops
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Nov. 28, 2018
Profitability focus of Kentucky Grazing Conference
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 28, 2018
The conference is Oct. 30 in Christian County and Nov. 1 in Clark County.
UK Equine Research Hall of Fame inductees announced
By
Jenny Evans
Published on Sep. 17, 2018
The induction ceremony is Oct. 31 at the Hilary J. Boone Center on the UK campus.
Hunter named leader of UK Family and Consumer Sciences Extension
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 27, 2018
As assistant director, Hunter will provide oversight for family and consumer sciences extension and work with state extension specialists to conduct state-level programs and events.
Horse farm sees success from pasture renovations
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 22, 2018
UK forage specialists helped a Lexington horse farm overcome classic symptoms of fescue toxicity with pasture renovations.