News Archive: Livestock
COVID-19 pandemic revealed meat industry vulnerability; future looks better
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By
Aimee Nielson
Published on May. 12, 2021
Even though processors have somewhat caught up with supply demands, consumers likely will not see a price drop in the stores.
Rising Kentucky land prices make renting attractive to producers
By
Katie Pratt
Published on May. 10, 2021
UK meat scientist named among 2021-2022 University Research Professors
By
Alicia Gregory
Published on May. 5, 2021
Cattle markets more stable a year into COVID-19 pandemic
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By
Aimee Nielson
Published on May. 4, 2021
One thing that is really helping is improved demand.
Beef producers prioritizing cow-calf comfort, efficiency
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By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Apr. 27, 2021
A compost-bedded pack barn is an open-air barn with no stalls.
UK and Purdue seeking calves lost to or injured by black vultures
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By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Apr. 14, 2021
Researchers will catalog the results to determine the features of a vulture attack.
UK Gluck Center and VDL preliminarily identify novel Rotavirus
Published on Apr. 5, 2021
UK to host Fencing Schools in May
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 30, 2021
The schools are May 11 in Hopkinsville and May 13 in Owensboro.
Eastern tent caterpillar egg hatch now underway in Kentucky
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Mar. 25, 2021
Eastern tent caterpillar egg hatch has begun in Southern Kentucky. It is expected to start in Central Kentucky next week and a few days to one week later in Northern Kentucky.
Spring calves bring rush of management duties for producers
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By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Mar. 18, 2021
UK beef specialist gives spring calving reminders and opportunities for reproductive management.