Beef producers prioritizing cow-calf comfort, efficiency

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Apr. 27, 2021

A compost-bedded pack barn is an open-air barn with no stalls.

UK and Purdue seeking calves lost to or injured by black vultures

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Apr. 14, 2021

Researchers will catalog the results to determine the features of a vulture attack.

UK Gluck Center and VDL preliminarily identify novel Rotavirus

Published on Apr. 5, 2021

UK to host Fencing Schools in May

By Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 30, 2021

The schools are May 11 in Hopkinsville and May 13 in Owensboro.

Eastern tent caterpillar egg hatch now underway in Kentucky

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Mar. 25, 2021

Eastern tent caterpillar egg hatch has begun in Southern Kentucky. It is expected to start in Central Kentucky next week and a few days to one week later in Northern Kentucky.

Spring calves bring rush of management duties for producers

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Mar. 18, 2021

UK beef specialist gives spring calving reminders and opportunities for reproductive management.

UK students working to develop safety standard for equestrian helmets

By Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 8, 2021

The project will hopefully serve as a start for a crushing-safety standard for equestrian helmets.

Green grass can fool cattle producers

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Mar. 3, 2021

Most cows are transitioning from late gestation to lactation right now, and their nutrient requirements are high.

Farmers facing snow and ice storms’ impact on cattle

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Feb. 23, 2021

Melting snow and ice will leave a muddy mess.

Backyard poultry webinar series begins Feb. 11

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Feb. 5, 2021

The upcoming webinar series is aimed and new and experienced small flock owners.