ASC-198: Selecting Ducks

Jacquie Jacob, Tony Pescatore | Oct. 31, 2013 (New)

As with many domesticated species, ducks are selected for different purposes, primarily meat or egg production. They are also valued for their feathers and down. It is important to choose a breed of duck that best suits your particular needs.

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ASC-194: Poultry Production Troubleshooting

Jacquie Jacob, Tony Pescatore | May. 1, 2013 (New)

When investigating a problem with a poultry flock, the questions in this publication can help you determine the cause and possible solution.

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ID-213: 2011 Kentucky Compost Bedded Pack Barn Project

Jeffrey Bewley, Randi Black, George Day, Joe Taraba | Apr. 26, 2013 (New)

Kentucky dairy producers are adopting compost-bedded pack barns (CBP) as dairy cattle housing at a rapid rate. When properly managed, as an alternative dairy housing system, CBPs may decrease somatic cell count (SCC), increase production, and reduce lameness. Because the system is relatively new, however, many questions remain regarding best management practices and key factors for success. University of Kentucky dairy scientists and agricultural engineers conducted a comprehensive observational study of Kentucky CBPs from October 2010 to March 2011. The goal of this research was to determine key management concepts that determine success or failure in the compost-bedded pack system.

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ID-212: Using DHIA Records for Somatic Cell Count Management

Donna Amaral-Phillips, Michelle Arnold, Jeffrey Bewley | Apr. 26, 2013 (New)

DHIA (Dairy Herd Improvement Association) records are an essential part of dairy herd management for many progressive dairy operations. However, for producers new to DHIA, interpreting the meaning of all this information can be a bit overwhelming. Even producers who have been DHIA members for many years may not fully understand all the value that DHIA records can provide for SCC management. What follows is a description and interpretation of SCC-related information available to dairy producers on DHIA test reports.

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ID-202: Feedlot Design and Environmental Management for Backgrounding and Stocker Operations

Steve Higgins, Jeff Lehmkuhler, Sarah Wightman | Mar. 21, 2013 (New)

Kentucky's cattle industry represents the largest beef cattle herd east of the Mississippi, ranking eighth in the nation for number of beef cows. This industry is extremely important to Kentucky's economy. This publication discusses site evaluation strategies, production area management techniques, and a variety of facility types for intensive cattle production that preserve natural resources and improve production.

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ASC-208: Pre-Investment Considerations for Precision Dairy Farming Technologies

Jeffrey Bewley, Karmella Dolecheck | Mar. 18, 2013 (New)

Precision dairy farming involves the use of technologies to measure physiological, behavioral, and production indicators on individual animals. The primary goals of precision dairy farming are to 1) maximize individual animal performance, 2) detect diseases early, and 3) minimize the use of medication through preventive health measures.

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ASC-207: Stall Bases: Are Your Cows Comfortable?

Jeffrey Bewley, Barbara Wadsworth | Mar. 18, 2013 (New)

Cow comfort generally refers to minimizing animal stress in order to maximize milk production and animal well-being. Lying behavior plays a critical role in the production, profitability, and well-being of dairy cattle. The potential economic impact of increased production, reduced lameness, improved milk quality, reduced culling rates, and increased longevity are immense.

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ID-205: Drought-Stressed Corn Silage Valuation, 2012

Kenny Burdine, Greg Halich, Jeff Lehmkuhler, Cory Walters | Feb. 6, 2013 (New)

Extended dry conditions have impacted the corn crop severely in many areas of the state this year. As the condition of the corn crop deteriorates, many have been forced to look at salvage options such as cutting corn for silage and possibly hay for some fields. Due to the extreme weather conditions this year, this publication will focus on valuing drought-stressed corn silage.

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ASC-195: Development of the Chick

Jacquie Jacob, Tony Pescatore | Jan. 14, 2013 (New)

Poultry eggs are part of a unique reproductive system. The egg serves to protect and provide nutrients to the developing embryo. Since the embryo receives no additional nutrients from the hen, the egg must contain all the nutrients essential for life. Nutrients are found in the yolk, the albumen, and the shell of the egg. The egg is a convenient, self-contained package for studying embryology.

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PR-652: 2012 Cool-Season Grass Horse Grazing Tolerance Report

Garry Lacefield, Laurie Lawrence, Gene Olson, Tim Phillips, Ray Smith | Dec. 14, 2012 (New)

Cool-season grasses such as bluegrass, tall fescue, and orchardgrass are dominant pasture grasses for horses in Kentucky. Variety evaluations for yield have been carried out for many years, but little work has been done to establish the effect of variety on persistence when subjected to close, continuous grazing by horses. The purpose of this report is to summarize current research on the grazing tolerance of varieties of tall fescue, orchardgrass, and other species when subjected to continuous heavy grazing pressure by horses within the grazing season.