News Archive: Livestock
Fescue toxicosis can lead to summer slump
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jun. 28, 2016
Summer slump refers to cattle eating less, gaining less, producing less milk due to a fungus in fescue pastures.
Muhlenberg Dairy Farm Goes "All-In"
By
Jeff Franklin
Published on Jun. 22, 2016
Dairy Farm going all-in
UK poultry specialists urge caution in midst of salmonella outbreak
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jun. 8, 2016
Handling poultry the right way can combat salmonella.
UK study examines the effect of climate change on tall fescue endophyte
By
Jeff Franklin
Published on May. 9, 2016
Tall fescue research
UK cow's view of move in day at the new barn
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on May. 4, 2016
A UK dairy cow's view of the new barn.
USDA National Institute for Food and Agriculture director to visit campus May 6
Published on May. 2, 2016
Ramaswamy will give a seminar titled, "Perfect Storm to Nutritional Security," Friday morning in the college's Cameron Williams Hall in the Plant Sciences Building.
Inaugural UK Equine Nutrition Short Course to be held May 14
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Apr. 20, 2016
The event is for horse owners interested in understanding how nutrition can affect their horses’ health and longevity.
UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment inducts 2016 Hall of Distinguished Alumni
Published on Apr. 8, 2016
Five individuals received the college's highest honor.
UK Extension helps farmer implement bale grazing
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 5, 2016
A farmer fed his cattle using a new method this winter with the help and guidance from UK Extension.
Pasture to Plate program aims to increase producer knowledge
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Mar. 28, 2016
Sessions at three locations across the state begin in April.