News Archive: Livestock
Farmer-researcher partnerships are backbone of agricultural advances
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Dec. 15, 2020
Thanks to farmers who are willing to share their land for research, agriculture is advancing in fields across Kentucky. Scientists in the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment engage with an extensive network of producers in all disciplines.
Horse owners should have enough hay for winter
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Dec. 10, 2020
Recent winter weather was a good reminder that many horse owners will soon be feeding more hay and need to check their supplies
Despite COVID-19, Ky. agricultural receipts hold steady to 2019 levels
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Dec. 4, 2020
UK agricultural economists project farm receipts will equal 2019 and net income will likely be up.
Early winter blast prompts livestock producers to think about cold months ahead
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Dec. 1, 2020
Animals have a higher requirement for energy in the colder months, which means they need high-quality grains and forages.
Hay contest helps producers improve forages, livestock
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Nov. 12, 2020
Eastern Kentucky forage and livestock producers use contest results to improve their operations and provide their livestock with higher quality hay.
Virtual education brings Cooperative Extension into Kentucky homes
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 21, 2020
Cooperative Extension agents are reaching their clients through creative ways during the COVID-19 pandemic.
UK leads vet training to treat backyard flocks
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Oct. 16, 2020
The $230,000 grant will fund a three-year program providing online continuing education for veterinarians
UK Gluck Equine Research Center launches national survey on horses aged 15 years and older
By
Alisa Herbst
Published on Oct. 15, 2020
Gluck Equine Research Center is conducting a survey to help researchers understand the needs of older horses.
UK part of regional group working to reduce farmer stress
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 13, 2020
The UK research is part of a three-year, $7.2 million grant the University of Tennessee received from the USDA and will involve 13 states and two U.S. territories.
One year in, MARS Equestrian™ Fellow at UK’s Gluck Equine Research Center continues to help older horses
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Oct. 13, 2020