Equine Disease Quarterly Publication Receives Financial Support

By Mark Eclov
Published on Jul. 5, 1999

"We are extremely grateful to Lloyd's of London Underwriters, Brokers, and their Kentucky Agents for their continued support of the Equine Disease Quarterly." Dr. Peter J. Timoney, Chair of the University of Kentucky Department of Veterinary Science and director of the Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Resear

Ample Water, Feed and Shade Help Livestock Deal with Heat Stress

By Ellen Brightwell
Published on Jul. 5, 1999

Be sure livestock have abundant cool, clean water, adequate feed and plenty of shade to help them deal with heat and drought conditions, say scientists with the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture.

Production of New Livestock Feed Crops Featured At Robinson Station All Commodities Field Day

By Ellen Brightwell
Published on Jul. 5, 1999

"Once kura clover becomes established, you have a high-quality livestock forage from a nutritive point of view. Plus it's productive year after year, compared to two to three years of productivity for red clover." David Ditsch, Extension agronomist at Robinson Station

Handling Facilities Help Reduce Farm Accidents

By Mark Eclov
Published on Jul. 5, 1999

"One of the worst mistakes that a producer can make is to have no working facility at all." Larry Turner, Extension Agricultural Engineer

New Extension Video Covers Bird Feeding Basics

By Mark Eclov
Published on Jul. 5, 1999

The video points out that certain kinds of feed may attract specific bird species. Gold Finches enjoy niger seed.

Two New Water New Quality BMPs Focus on Poultry and Fertilizer

By Mark Eclov
Published on Jul. 5, 1999

"Producers who have a poultry operation and use the chicken litter for fertilizer will need to review and comply with the guidelines of both BMPs." Jennifer Cocanougher, Extension Associate in Water Quality

State 4-H Horse Contests Teach Leadership, Discipline

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Jun. 30, 1999

"Judging teaches the kids to reason and make decisions on their own," Cara Newton, an agricultural economics graduate student and 4-H horse program assistant for the University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, said.

Tips to Help Conserve Water Use in the Home

By Cheddi Acham and
Published on Jun. 29, 1999

Activities such as bathing or showering, doing the laundry and dishes, and cooking make a large contribution to the amount of water used indoors.

Water, Water Everywhere Isn't So this Summer

By Cheddi Acham and
Published on Jun. 29, 1999

Citizens can do several things to help preserve their community's water supply.

Agricultural Trade Will Rely on Second Half of 1999 for Improvements

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Jun. 22, 1999

"With moisture being the most serious short term concern, the market and trade picture for the second half of 1999 is becoming much more important," Craig Infanger, extension agricultural economist for the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture.