News Archive: Animal & Food Sciences
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.
UK leads series of webinars for backyard poultry owners
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Jordan Strickler
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In conjunction with the Universities of Wisconsin, Florida, Minnesota, The Ohio State University and Utah State University, the University of Kentucky will host 10 Zoom sessions in 2023 on everything from reproductive issues to managing poultry flocks on pasture.
CAFE Opens New Student Wellness Room
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Seth Riker
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Online resources available for Kentucky poultry producers
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Aimee Nielson
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Many Kentuckians have small flocks for entertainment or for profit.
Kentucky Beef Book available online
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Aimee Nielson
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The Kentucky Beef Book is now available online.
UK meat scientist named among 2021-2022 University Research Professors
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Alicia Gregory
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