News Archive: Livestock
Shearing School registration open
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Mar. 12, 2014
School is open to beginners and experienced sheep shearers.
Winter weather not a serious threat to eastern tent caterpillar eggs
Published on Mar. 12, 2014
Eastern tent caterpillars are expected to emerge soon.
"Managing Poo Begins with You" dairy meetings under way across Kentucky
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Mar. 6, 2014
Meetings to show how to turn poo into profit.
Kentucky Dairy Partners meeting is set for Feb. 25-26
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Feb. 21, 2014
The seventh annual meeting is at the Sloan Convention Center in Bowling Green.
Annual career fair unites college students, equine industry
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Feb. 14, 2014
The annual UK Equine Career and Opportunity Fair will occur in just a few weeks.
Mid-South Stocker Conference features virtual tours, research
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Feb. 11, 2014
Conference is Feb. 18-19.
Chop Shop fills a void for Eastern Kentucky
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jan. 31, 2014
Eastern Kentucky now has a USDA-inspected meat processing facility and retail store.
UKAg students win National Forage Bowl
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jan. 27, 2014
This is the second time in five years, a UK team has brought home the national title.
Horse management tips for cold temperatures
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Jan. 23, 2014
A UK extension specialist offers tips on how to keep your horses protected during this period of intense cold.
Extended cold spell poses risks to livestock
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jan. 23, 2014
Producers need to be aware of livestocks needs in extended periods of cold-weather.