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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Food 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.
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Meats
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.
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Poultry
POULTRY is Kentucky's number 1 agricultural industry as well as the number one food commodity.
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Sheep
Sheeprofit Day, a nationally recognized field day, has been attended by sheep producers from the state and region for 33 years.
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Swine
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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4-H & Youth
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.
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Butcher 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
Department Policies & Procedures for employees
Department News & Events
Events (webinars)
- Equine Research Showcase
- Jan 19 - Nutrition & pasture
- Feb 2 - Parasitology, vaccination, immunology, & causes of mortality
- Feb 9 - Hot Topics - Jan 15 - KCA Convention & Ag Industry Trade Show
- Jan. 26 - Pastures Please!!
- Beef Management Webinars
-Feb 2 - Preparing for Calving-Feb 16 - Pasture Weed Management
-March 2 - Body condition scoring & milk production cost
-March 16 - Improving Hay Quality
-April 6 - Reproductive Management
-April 20 - Risk Management Strategies
-May 4 - Answering all beef questions
- Freezer Beef Bootcamp
- March 1 - Introduction to nutrition & management of finishing cattle
- March 8 - Laws & Regulations of the meats industry
- March 15 - Marketing & Economic Considerations
- March 22 - Freezer beef as a business: Is it Possible - 2021 Master Horseman
- 1/21 - Horse Mgmt
- 2/18 - First Aid/Safety
- 3/18 - Tack & Equip.
- 4/15 - Hoof Cafe
- 6/17 - Behavior & Mgmt
- 8/19 - Feeds - Ky Small Flocks Webinar
- 2/11 - Getting Started
- 2/25 - Managing A Backyard Flock
- 3/11 - Disease Prevention
- 3/25 - Waste Management
- Freezer Beef Bootcamp
- March 1 - Introductgion to nutrition & management of finishing cattle
- March 8 - Laws & Regulations of the meats industry
- March 15 - Marketing & Economic Considerations
- March 22 - Freezer beef as a business: Is it Possible - Small Ruminant Profit
News
- Beef Educational Opportunities for Ky Producers
- Drs. Anderosn, Lehmkuhler, VanValin
1/15•UK Beef Extension - Off the Hoof (Jan 14)
- Drs. Anderson, Bullock, VanValin, Lehmkuhler, IRM Team
1/15•UK Beef Extension - Beef Minutes (episode 17)
Corn Silage
- Dr. Katie VanValin
1/8•UK Beef Extension - Fall 2020 Equine Science & Management Dean's List
1/6•Animal & Food Sciences - Equine Science Review,
- Drs. Coffey, Coleman, Lawrence
1/4•Ag Equine Programs - Fall 2020 Animal Sciences Dean's List
1/4•Animal & Food Science - Ky Dairy Notes (January)
- Dr. Donna Amaral-Phillips
1/4•UK Dairy Extension - Bioavailability of the calcium salt of DL-methionine hydroxy analog compared with DL-methionine for nitrogen retention and the preference of nursery pigs for diets based on the 2 forms of methionine
- Dr. Merlin Lindemann
1/4•Journal of Animal - Equine Innovators: Feeding Horses With Dr. Laurie Lawrence
- Dr. Laurie Lawrence
1/4•The Horse - Beef Bits (episode 8)
Friendly Forage Competition
- Dr. Lehmkuhler, Lyndall Harned, Brian Jeffers
1/4•Beef Extension - Off the Hoof (Dec. 17)
- Drs. Bullock, Anderson, IRM Team
12/17•UK Beef Extension
