AEN-176: Providing and Improving Drinking Water for Livestock

By Steve Higgins
Published on Aug. 9, 2024

Water is a fundamental requirement for livestock. Depending on the species, livestock will consume two to six times more water than forages or feed. Nevertheless, drinking water quality for livestock is commonly overlooked, which can result in huge implications to animal health, well-being, and optimal productivity.

AEN-173: Shelterbelts for Livestock

By Steve Higgins
Published on Dec. 19, 2023

Livestock must maintain a normal body temperature to optimize their production potential. Providing shade and protection from wind are two ways producers can aid in managing the impact of temperature-related stress on their livestock.

AEN-161: Planning and Designing Suburban-Urban Poultry Housing in Kentucky

By James Ash and Steve Higgins
Published on Sep. 29, 2021

Interest in suburban-urban poultry keeping continues to increase. The main reasons for keeping poultry are for eggs and meat, and to address food sustainability or security issues. Poultry are also enjoyed as pets, for ornamental purposes, and providing enjoyment.

AEN-156: Using a Kit to Set up a Cattle Scale System under a Squeeze Chute

By Joshua Jackson
Published on Oct. 23, 2020

On cattle operations, the use of a scale system to weigh animals is vital to the proper administration of health products such as dewormers and antibiotics, and for making management decisions.

AEN-155: The Importance of Water Source Layout in Farm Infrastructure

By Steve Higgins
Published on Aug. 28, 2020

Water source layout is a critical infrastructure component for cattle and cattle producers. Strategic water resource layout is a part of a farmstead plan that does not always get adequate attention, despite its critical importance.

AEN-150: Understanding Soil Mechanics to Improve Beef Cattle Winter-Feeding Areas and Production

By Morgan Hayes and Steve Higgins
Published on May. 14, 2020

Understanding soil mechanics and management in winter-feeding areas could improve beef cattle production, with less effort on the producer and cattle.

AEN-149: Heat Stress in Goats

By Joe Taraba, Katie Jackson, and Morgan Hayes
Published on Mar. 30, 2020

Heat stress is prevalent in most livestock species, but especially in dairy animals where large quantities of energy are necessary to sustain milk production. Both dairy goats in lactation and meat goats, which are being fed for growth, are susceptible to heat stress.