News Archive: Weather
Virtual exercise to prepare animal resource coordinators for disaster response

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jun. 24, 2014
UKAg is hosting a virtual training for animal responders across the United States in July.
Next cattle expansion will be complex

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jun. 20, 2014
Cattle numbers in the United States are the lowest they have been in more than 50 years.
As summer nears, livestock heat stress looms

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jun. 3, 2014
Humans aren't the only ones that will feel the heat as summer temperatures near.
Lessons learned from a winter of discontent

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on May. 23, 2014
Does the arrival of warm weather put beef producers over the hump?
Winter took a toll on cattle health

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Mar. 19, 2014
Prolonged and excessively cold, wet weather hit cattle hard.
Winter weather not a serious threat to eastern tent caterpillar eggs
Eastern tent caterpillars are expected to emerge soon.
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.
Take care of lactating livestock in extreme cold

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jan. 7, 2014
Lactating livestock need special attention in frigid weather.
Bitter cold temps will create prolonged period of livestock cold stress
UK specialists warn producers to keep a close watch of animals during upcoming cold spell.