News Archive: Animal & Food Sciences
Charge up your skills at the 2025 Electric Fencing School
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Jennifer Elwell
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The Master Grazer Electric Fencing School on June 3 will provide design fundamentals and hands-on installation and troubleshooting sessions.
UK student leader connects peers with agriculture industry through Agriculture Future of America
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Zoey Ortega
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University of Kentucky sophomore Miranda Donnelly is UK’s college ambassador for Agriculture Future of America, which helps students find their home within agriculture.
University of Kentucky Field Day 2025 continues long history of education, outreach and fun
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Bailey Vandiver
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Founded in 1970, Field Day annually welcomes thousands of FFA and 4-H students to the University of Kentucky. This year’s event is on April 24.
‘Good fences make good neighbors’: Kentucky Spring Fencing Schools perfect for agriculturalists, homeowners
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Jennifer Elwell
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Farmers, hobbyists and agricultural professionals will have two opportunities this spring to learn about farm fencing basics and new innovations.
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Update: Protecting horses and trees amid late winter conditions
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Jordan Strickler
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While a cold winter delayed hatching for some counties, others are just now starting to reach the threshold.
‘We have come a long way’: UK Ag Equine Programs celebrates 20 years of equine excellence
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Holly Wiemers
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Starting 20 years ago, Kentucky’s horse industry asked, and the University of Kentucky delivered with the goal of becoming a world equine leader. To celebrate, the community is invited to participate in programs and events throughout the year.
University of Kentucky hosts successful Pre-Veterinary Experience Day
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Holly Wiemers
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Students from across the United States interested in veterinary school participated in the workshop designed to showcase career paths and valuable insights.
Valerie Still: Basketball legend, author, keeper of family legacy
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Jenny Wells-Hosley
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University of Kentucky's all-time leading scorer and rebounder Valerie Still is returning to her alma mater to help celebrate her family’s extraordinary history.
Celebrating 160 years of the University of Kentucky—rooted in agriculture, service to the Commonwealth
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Bailey Vandiver
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The college that became the University of Kentucky was founded in 1865, following the passage of the Morrill Act that established land-grant institutions.
Kentucky Dairy Conference 2025 registration now open
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Jordan Strickler
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This annual event has long been a valuable venue for educational sessions, networking opportunities and access to the latest innovations in dairy production.