News Archive: Animal & Food Sciences
Kentucky’s diversified agriculture faces split outlook: UK economists point to livestock strength and row crop strain in 2026
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Jennifer Elwell
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University of Kentucky economists project near-record level cash receipts for 2025 thanks to soaring cattle, poultry and equine markets, but net farm income is expected to drop in 2026 without additional government assistance.
UKREC and Master Grazer to host Winter Feeding Field Day on Dec. 13 in Princeton
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Jennifer Elwell
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The field day will focus on stockpiling cool-season forages for winter grazing and hay feeding strategies to improve livestock nutrition.
Kentucky Beef Conference to address markets, bull management and pests
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Jennifer Elwell
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Top beef industry experts, producers and business leaders will gather Oct. 21 for learning and networking at the 2025 Kentucky Beef Conference.
UK’s annual Pre-Vet Experience Day returns in February
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Holly Wiemers
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The third annual University of Kentucky Pre-Veterinary Experience Day is set for Valentine’s Day, 2026, and for the first time is geared specially for high school students and their parents. Registration opens Oct. 1.
2025 Kentucky Grazing Conference and workshop focus on ruminant profitability strategies
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Jennifer Elwell
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University of Kentucky alum and grazing expert Jim Gerrish will join Extension forage specialists, offering cost-effective solutions for livestock producers.
University of Kentucky to host second annual One Health Symposium on Oct. 20
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Christopher Carney
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At the 2025 One Health Symposium, attendees will engage in discussions with experts centered on optimal health for people, animals and the environment. Registration is now open.
One Health coordination is key as New World screwworm remains outside U.S.; Kentucky producers urged to stay alert
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Jordan Strickler
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While the screwworm is concerning cattle producers, human infections remain extremely rare.
Build better fences: 2025 Kentucky Fall Fencing Schools equip producers with practical skills, modern techniques
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Jennifer Elwell
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Kentucky livestock producers and agribusiness professionals will learn the latest in fencing technology, layout and legal requirements during workshop.
2025 Fall Kentucky Intermediate Grazing School welcomes producers at all experience levels
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Caroline Roper
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The two-day program provides on-farm demonstrations and classroom instruction in Central Kentucky for grazing management of all livestock species.
Beef Bash 2025 provides education, research and fellowship for Kentucky’s cattle producers
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Jennifer Elwell
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The University of Kentucky is hosting its annual Beef Bash at the C. Oran Little Research Center on Saturday, September 20, with cutting-edge demonstrations and fun activities for all ages.