News Archive: Livestock
Sow success at the 2023 Fall Kentucky Beginning Grazing School
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Aug. 23, 2023
The 2023 Fall Kentucky Beginning Grazing School promises an immersive learning experience for livestock producers.
Kentucky horse farm managers need to purchase grass seed for fall pastures now
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Aug. 8, 2023
Novel endophyte tall fescue varieties are harder to find.
University of Kentucky researcher sheds light on influenza D
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jul. 19, 2023
Although influenza D primarily affects cattle, there is evidence of periodic spillover to other animals such as goats, buffalo and sheep.
UK specialist urges horse owners to plan for future hay needs now
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jul. 18, 2023
Even though Kentucky is still in the grazing season, horse owners should plan for future hay needs now.
Three University of Kentucky animal scientists earn national honors
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jun. 15, 2023
The American Society of Animal Scientists bestow awards to exemplary members.
Drought conditions hampering corn growth, stressing pastures
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jun. 7, 2023
Current rains are still evading Western Kentucky
Scott Radcliffe to chair UK Department of Animal and Food Sciences
Published on May. 26, 2023
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
Published on May. 25, 2023
Gatton’s impact on the University of Kentucky exceeds $180 million. He is the university’s single largest donor.
UK, USDA break ground on new forage research building
Published on May. 23, 2023
The new facility housing the Forage-Animal Production Research Unit is targeted for completion in 2026
USDA Innovation Grant bale grazing study yielding positive results in Kentucky
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on May. 19, 2023
"Bale grazing is a winter-feeding method where we set bales out directly on pasture and feed in a planned, controlled manner." Greg Halich