ASC-186: Distillers Grain Coproducts for Beef Cattle

Roy Burris, Jeff Lehmkuhler | Dec. 5, 2011 (New)

Feeding distillers grains derived from the production of spirits or ethanol for fuel is an acceptable practice for beef cattle production. The use of these products as both an energy and a protein supplement has been beneficial as the cereal grain prices have increased making these coproducts more cost competitive.

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ASC-146: Methods of Identification for Horses

Fernanda Camargo | Sep. 13, 2011 (Major Revision)

In today's competitive world of equine sports, proper identification has become a top priority. Thorough and effective identification ensures that the horse being bought, sold, raced, or bred is indeed the horse it is claimed to be. Many methods are used to identify a horse, including markings, cowlicks, chestnuts, tattooing, freeze branding, blood typing, DNA typing, and microchip identification.

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ASC-184: Preventing Barn Fire: Tips for Horse Owners

Fernanda Camargo | Jun. 2, 2011 (New)

Every year, close to 200 horses are reported to have died in barn fires in the United States. Although less frequent than house fires, barn fires are more common than we would like. Many barn fires could be prevented by good barn design/construction, strict personnel policies, and clear directives about how the barn and equipment should be maintained.

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ASC-128: Colic in Horses

Fernanda Camargo | May. 18, 2011 (Major Revision)

Among the species of domestic livestock, the horse is the species that most commonly suffers from colic, which is a general term for abdominal pain. Colic is one of the leading causes of death in horses and should be of concern for horse owners.

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ASC-183: Horses and Rain

Fernanda Camargo, Laurie Lawrence | May. 9, 2011 (New)

Spring is a very rainy season in Kentucky. With a lot of rain comes a lot of mud, and in some places, floods. If you own horses, you need to be aware of some problems that arise when you have too much rain in a short period of time.

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ASC-182: Marketing Lamb and Goat Meat to Hispanic Retail Outlets

Terry Hutchens, Gregg Rentfrow | Mar. 15, 2011 (New)

Because of minority populations immigrating into Kentucky, the level of lamb and goat consumption could grow exponentially within the next few years. Minority populations are expected to reach 235.7 million out of a total U.S. population of 439 million, or 53 percent of the total U.S. population, by 2030. These statistics indicate a growing market for meat processors and sheep and goat products.

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ASC-181: Equine Infectious Anemia

Fernanda Camargo | Mar. 4, 2011 (New)

Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) is characterized by recurrent episodes of fever, lethargy, inappetence (lack of appetite) and anemia (low red blood cell count).

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ASC-141: Using Expected Progeny Differences

Darrh Bullock | Feb. 10, 2011 (Major Revision)

One of the most important decisions a cattle operator makes is selecting breeding animals to go into the cattle herd. Basing that decision on the genetic merit of the animal, not just the outward appearance, is critical to the herd's long-term performance.

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ASC-180: Anthrax in Horses

Fernanda Camargo | Oct. 7, 2010 (New)

Horses become infected with anthrax either through ingestion, inhalation or skin penetration by biting flies or injury, especially when animals are exposed to soil or carcasses of infected animals.

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ASC-179: How Much Meat to Expect from a Carcass: A Consumer's Guide to Purchasing Freezer Meats

Gregg Rentfrow | Aug. 2, 2010 (New)

Consumers who buy freezer meat should understand the difference between the paid weight and the amount of meat they will put in the freezer. To avoid misunderstandings, meat processors should be able to explain to customers the approximate amount of meat to expect from a beef, pork, or lamb carcass, the best ways to have meat wrapped for the freezer, and the amount of freezer space necessary to store large amounts of meat.