Dairy
One way we are helping DAIRY farmers is through the study of precision dairy farming, which is the use of technologies to monitor behavioral, physiological, and production changes in dairy cattle.
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UK Alum Tom Hammond Proud to Share Beauty of the Bluegrass During Breeders' Cup
Naanle Fairytale Beautiful Horse with Flowers Soft Highly AbsorbFood Science
FOOD SCIENCE is the application of science and technology to the manufacturing, production, processing, product development, packaging, preparation, evaluation, distribution, utilization, and safety of food products.
Read MoreMeats
MEAT SCIENCE involves everything from growth and development to hot dogs. The University of Kentucky has a fully functional USDA inspected meat processing facility designed for teaching and research.
Read MorePoultry
POULTRY is Kentucky's number 1 agricultural industry as well as the number one food commodity.
Read MoreSheep
Sheeprofit Day, a nationally recognized field day, has been attended by sheep producers from the state and region for 33 years.
Read MoreSwine
The SWINE program identifies the needs and opportunities of the swine industry in Kentucky, and tailors research, teaching, and extension programs to assist the swine industry in meeting those needs.
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The Department of Animal and Food Sciences offers projects and activities in the areas of beef cattle, sheep, swine, goats, dairy, equine, and food science.
Read MoreButcher Shop
The University of Kentucky BUTCHER SHOP is located in the basement of the W.P. Garrigus Building and is open to the public Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:00 to 5:00pm.
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Animal Sciences at the University of Kentucky has a long and interesting history. It started as part of the Kentucky Agricultural Experiment Station (KAES) in the late 1800s. As the teaching program in Agriculture grew after the A&M College was established, the employees of the KAES developed courses in the Animal Sciences dealing with meat animals, dairy, poultry, and horses. Early courses related to Veterinary Science were taught under one of the umbrellas of Animal Husbandry.
As research and teaching programs evolved, Extension programs were developed under the direction of T.R. Bryant. The Department has had several types of organization. Originally the functions of the KAES and College were officially separate, even though the research group taught classes. This gradually changed, and in 1912 the College and Experiment Station merged into a joint teaching-research unit; most faculty had joint teaching-research appointments. Extension faculty and staff were included later.
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
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Department News & Events
Events (webinars)
- March 8 - Farm & Family Night
- March 21 - "Feeding Your Horse"
- April 1-2 - Intermediate & Advanced Shearing School
- April 5 - “Traveling with Horses”
- April 26 - 16th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars
- May 3-4 - Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Training
- June 3 - Animal & Food Sciences 10th Annual Poster Symposium
- July 31 - KY 4-H Country Ham Scholarship
- BEEF MANAGEMENT
- March 8 - Shooting the Bull
- April 12 - Tools to Improve Management Decisions
- May 10 - AFS Beef Research Update
- June 14 - Shooting the Bull: Answer Beef questions - MASTER FINISHER
- March 10 - Nutrition & Management 1
- March 15 - Facilities
- March 31 - Nutrition & Management 2
- April 19 - Waste Management - Poultry Webinars
- March 8 - Intro to Poultry Genetics
- March 15 - 13PC IMPACT STAR TORX TORK SOCKET DRIVER TOOL SET BIT KIT.
- March 22 - Breeding Programs & Selecting Breeders
- March 29 - Incubation and Operating a Hatchery in KY - Small Ruminant Profit
News
- Highly Pathogen Avian Influenza
- Dr. Tony Pescatore
3/8•Warren Co Ag YouTube - A bit about bits: The story of 490 bits and no horse!
- Dr. Bob Coleman
3/7• Tack Box Talk - Equine Science Review
(January/February '22)
3/7•UK Equine Programs - Princeton Rebuilding post Tornado for Beef Unit Update
- Dr. Katie VanValin
3/4•UK CAFE YouTube - BMP for small scale egg producers
- Drs. Jacquie Jacobs, Claudia Dunkley
3/4•Poultry Extension - YOUNGER TREE 3PCs Newborn Infant Baby Clothes Toddler Girl Valen
3/4•Kentucky Cattle Producers Still Dealing With December Tornado Threats
- Dr. Katie VanValin
3/3•MOPHOEXII Premium Bungee Dock and Anchor Line Stretches 4-5.3 ft - 13 Undergraduate Research Grants Awarded
- Dr. Costa's Undergraduate Student
3/2•UK CAFE Academics - App to extend University of Kentucky beef resources, connect farmers
- Dr. Anderson
3/2•UK CAFE News - Off the Hoof (March '22)
- Drs. Anderson, Bullock, Beef IRM Team
3/2•UK Beef Extension - Wildcat Canter (Feb '22)
- Drs. Heleski, Urschel
3/1•UK Ag Equine - MSLX6040P805 31-1/2#34; x 20-1/2#34; x 9#34; 16-Gauge Stainle (March '22)
- Dr. Amaral-Phillips
3/1•UK Dairy Extension - UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment names two associate deans
- Dr. Matthews
3/1•UK CAFE News - UK poultry specialists urge caution amid avian influenza outbreak
- Dr. Pescatore
2/24•Free BQCA Certificate Offer Extended
2/17•KY Beef Network - KY 4-H Country Ham Scholarship
- Dr. Gregg Rentfrow
2/17•4-H Country Ham - X10D Two Minute Summary
- Dr. Les Anderson
2/14•X10D YouTube - X10D Beef Cattle Application
Launch Blue Tech Showcase
- Drs. Anderson, Rhineheart
2/14•Launch Blue - Job Posting: Laboratory Technician Senior
2/14•AFS Department - Undergraduate Research Ambassadors Accepting Applications
2/11•UKNOW - Research to improve indoor arena environment
- Stacy McGill, Dr. Coleman
2/10•UK CAFE YouTube - Selenium's Impact on Reproduction
- Drs. Anderson, Crites
2/9•UK Beef Extension - Research to improve indoor equine & livestock environment
- Dr. Bob Coleman
2/9•CAFE News - From the Horses Mouth (Feb)
- Mary Jane Little
2/8•Ky 4-H Horse Newsletter