News Archive: Livestock
UK animal scientist honored
Published on Jul. 9, 2012
UK animal science professor Debra Aaron will be named a fellow in the teaching category of the American Society of Animal Science.
54th Farm-City Field Day going green
Published on Jul. 6, 2012
No trash for the landfill. That’s the goal set for the 54th Annual Farm-City Field Day July 12 in Franklin County.
Drought creates different insect problems
Published on Jul. 6, 2012
With hot, dry weather comes a different set of insect issues.
Heat wave requires revising management strategy for horses
Published on Jul. 3, 2012
UK Ag experts recommend horse owners take stock of their pastures and consider other management options during hot, dry spell.
Livestock heat stress emergency issued
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jun. 26, 2012
The extremely hot temperatures forecasted for later this week should have livestock producers on alert.
UK’s Gluck Equine Research Center to host International Conference on Equine Infectious Diseases
By
Jenny Evans
Published on Jun. 19, 2012
The University of Kentucky Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center will host the 9th International Conference on Equine Infectious Diseases.
Grazing management is critical during drought
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 18, 2012
Read how these strategies can help your livestock and pastures survive the dry weather.
UK introduces new grazing school
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 13, 2012
UK agricultural meteorologist warns of livestock heat stress
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jun. 6, 2012
Temperatures and humidity will combine over the Memorial Day weekend to create a Livestock Heat Stress alert.
