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-152: Building a Hoop Barn

By Joshua Jackson and Morgan Hayes
Published on Jul. 15, 2020

Hoop barns are a cost-effective alternative to pole barns. For example, a farmer might choose a hoop barn when deciding to expand hay sales, or for providing cover for costly equipment.