News Archive: Animal & Food Sciences
Beef Bash 2023 will set a bright vision for the future
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Aimee Nielson
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The first Beef Bash was two decades ago.
Three University of Kentucky animal scientists earn national honors
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Aimee Nielson
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The American Society of Animal Scientists bestow awards to exemplary members.
Drought conditions hampering corn growth, stressing pastures
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Aimee Nielson
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Current rains are still evading Western Kentucky
Scott Radcliffe to chair UK Department of Animal and Food Sciences
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Radcliffe most recently served as the chair of Purdue University's Department of Animal Sciences.
Historic $100-million gift will catapult UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
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Gatton’s impact on the University of Kentucky exceeds $180 million. He is the university’s single largest donor.
USDA Innovation Grant bale grazing study yielding positive results in Kentucky
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Aimee Nielson
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"Bale grazing is a winter-feeding method where we set bales out directly on pasture and feed in a planned, controlled manner." Greg Halich
As nationwide avian flu cases sharply decline, UK poultry specialists urge continued biosecurity awareness
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Aimee Nielson
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“This is not the time to relax biosecurity measures on the farm,” said Tony Pescatore, poultry specialist and chair of the UK Department of Animal and Food Sciences.
University of Kentucky Meat Cutting School offering Processed Meats Workshop
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Aimee Nielson
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The meat snacks category is one of the fastest-growing segments of the snack food industry.
UK students spend spring break on equine study away trip in Puerto Rico
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Jordan Strickler
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This year, a few equine-loving University of Kentucky students from the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment enjoyed a unique spring break adventure.
UK leads program to train veterinarians in backyard chicken flock care
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Jordan Strickler
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The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment created an online training program aimed at educating general-practice veterinarians on small and backyard poultry flock challenges.
