News Archive: Livestock
Overcoming breeding challenges on fescue pastures

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on May. 15, 2013
Producers can get a high percentage of cows pregnant for a spring-calving season.
Advanced Kentucky Grazing School coming to Western Kentucky
By
Katie Pratt
Published on May. 14, 2013
Make plans to attend the Advanced Kentucky Grazing School June 18 at the UK Research and Education Center.
UK Robinson Center Mountain Monday Series offers equine focus

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on May. 2, 2013
The Mountain Monday Series is the second Monday of each month.
Farmers, agents air views in Washington, D.C.
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 2, 2013
Recently, 14 Kentucky farmers and UK Cooperative Extension agents traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with congressional staffers to talk about agricultural issues.
Kentucky Equine Youth Festival celebrates the horse and Kentucky’s youth
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Mar. 21, 2013
The event will showcase opportunities in the equine industry to Kentucky's young people.
UK researchers conducting comprehensive poultry litter study
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 20, 2013
How beneficial is poultry litter? Do those benefits outweigh any potential disadvantages? UK researchers are conducting a study to find out.
Grazing school works to improve pasture management
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 7, 2013
The first installment of the 2013 Kentucky Grazing School is fast approaching.
UK researcher awarded $2.9 million for equine viral arteritis research
By
Jenny Evans
Published on Mar. 4, 2013
UK researchers are conducting cutting edge research on a costly equine disease.
Annual career fair unites college students, equine industry
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Feb. 26, 2013
The annual student career fair hosted by UK Ag Equine Programs is coming up.