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As nationwide avian flu cases sharply decline, UK poultry specialists urge continued biosecurity awareness
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on May. 11, 2023
“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.
Western Kentucky Summer Forage Tour features Nurtured Lands Farm
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on May. 9, 2023
Justin and Kate will discuss decisions, partners and mentors that led to their success
University of Kentucky Meat Cutting School offering Processed Meats Workshop
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Apr. 19, 2023
The meat snacks category is one of the fastest-growing segments of the snack food industry.
UK spring fencing schools coming in April
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Mar. 16, 2023
Schools are April 11 and April 13
Kentucky beef cow inventory lowest since 1967; hay supplies tight
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Feb. 17, 2023
Kentucky beef cow numbers are the lowest they've been since 1967.
UK leads program to train veterinarians in backyard chicken flock care
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Feb. 3, 2023
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.
2023 Mid-South Stocker Conference is Feb. 21-22 in Bowling Green
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jan. 25, 2023
The Mid-South Stocker Conference helps operators explore ideas for efficient and healthy cattle production.
UK leads series of webinars for backyard poultry owners
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 23, 2023
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.
16th annual Pastures Please!! Workshop set for Feb. 6 in Lexington
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jan. 12, 2023
The workshop will focus on pasture management following a drought year.
Mix of organic and inorganic selenium may increase beef cow fertility
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jan. 5, 2023
Selenium plays a significant role in beef cow fertility.