News Archive: Animal & Food Sciences
UK project aims to help Kentucky hay producers, horse owners meet in the middle
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Jordan Strickler
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A University of Kentucky Extension team hopes to bring more educational programing, cost share programs and infrastructure improvements to horse farms in the Commonwealth.
UK Master Grazer to host 2026 Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference on Feb. 24 in Russellville
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Jennifer Elwell
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The conference will provide resources on hay production and marketing for Kentucky’s farmers.
UK senior wants to help farmers ‘continue to do what they love’
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Bailey Vandiver
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Weston Wolf, a recipient of The Bill Gatton Foundation Scholarship, gains valuable experience and knowledge as a student worker at UK’s beef unit.
UK Division of Regulatory Services launches Forage Testing Program to support Kentucky livestock farmers
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Jennifer Elwell
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New forage testing at the University of Kentucky provides nutritional and quality analysis to improve livestock feeding management decisions.
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.