Beef Research

Beef Research

Beef Research

Beef Cattle Research Programs

The Beef Unit is home to a variety of research activities that involve a number of disciplines and span the spectrum from basic to applied research. These facilities provide the opportunity to generate innovative, unbiased research to address beef production and profitability. Many of the research projects are jointly conducted by research and extension faculty.

The diversity of research programs includes:

These programs involve collaborative, team-based efforts from researchers working in a variety of disciplines within the college and comprise one of the most comprehensive beef research programs in existence.

Contact Us

Les Anderson

Professor

(859) 257-2856 Les.Anderson@uky.edu 811 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

Phillip Bridges

Associate Professor

(859) 257-4877 Phillip.Bridges@uky.edu 206 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

Darrh Bullock

Professor

(859) 257-7514 Darrh.Bullock@uky.edu 807 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

David Harmon

Director of Graduate Studies
Professor

(859) 257-7516 David.Harmon@uky.edu 814 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

Jeffrey Lehmkuhler

Professor

(859) 257-2853 Jeff.Lehmkuhler@uky.edu 810 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

Kyle McLeod

Associate Professor

(859) 257-2892 Kyle.Mcleod@uky.edu 806 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

Ronald Trotta

Assistant Professor

(859) 218-9099 ronald.trotta@uky.edu 808 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

Eric Vanzant

Associate Professor

(859) 257-9438 evanzant@uky.edu 805 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

Kirk Vanzant

Research Specialist Sr.

(859) 873-6587 x302 kirk.vanzant@uky.edu 900 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

Contact Information

Scott Radcliffe
Department Chair

900 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

+1 (859) 257-2686