In descending order, by date published.
9/27/2023 (new)
Authors: Donna Amaral-Phillips, Chad Lee, Jeff Lehmkuhler, Nick Roy
Corn silage is often referred to as the "king of forages" and for good reason. With adequate and timely rainfall and normal environmental temperatures during the growing season, corn silage can yield 20 to 25 (or more) tons as fed per acre. Even in years with limited soil moisture, this crop can provide needed forage when harvested and stored properly although whole plant yield and/or grain content is often reduced.
Departments: Adair County, Animal and Food Sciences, Plant and Soil Sciences
Series: Interdepartmental (ID series)
Size: 5.41 mb
Pages: 16
9/29/2020 (new)
Authors: Donna Amaral-Phillips, Greg Halich, Chad Lee, Jeff Lehmkuhler, Katherine VanValin
Kentucky is in the upper transition zone which allows for the growth of warm- and cool-season forages. Corn, a warm season grass, grows well in the state and may be harvested for either grain or silage. Corn harvested as silage can be an economical alternative for beef cattle. Implementing sound management strategies and determining the nutrient content to balance rations will allow for successful feeding of corn silage to beef cattle.
Departments: Agricultural Economics, Animal and Food Sciences, Plant and Soil Sciences
Series: Interdepartmental (ID series)
Size: 690 kb
Pages: 4
2/6/2015 (reprinted)
Authors: Jim Akers, Donna Amaral-Phillips, Roy Burris, John Johns, Gregg Rentfrow, Patty Scharko
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) is a program developed to ensure that beef and dairy cattle are managed in a manner that will result in safe and wholesome beef and milk products for the consumer. Specifically, BQA is designed to enhance carcass quality by preventing drug residues, injection-site blemishes, and bruises. The Kentucky Beef Quality Assurance Program is based on recommended national guidelines and scientific research. This program enables beef and dairy producers to enhance their product, maximize marketability, and strengthen consumer confidence.
Departments: Animal and Food Sciences, Veterinary Science
Series: Interdepartmental (ID series)
Size: 2.35 mb
Pages: 83
11/3/2014 (new)
Authors: Donna Amaral-Phillips, Roy Burris, Jeff Lehmkuhler
Nutritional supplement blocks and tubs are convenient for beef producers, require no investment in feeding troughs and require a limited area for storing. One of the most attractive features is that they lower the labor needed to supplement livestock. Many producers use these products to provide supplemental nutrients to cattle consuming low-quality forages or as a mechanism to promote a more consistent intake of minerals. These products are also attractive to producers who have off-farm employment as they eliminate the need for daily feeding. Yet, they often come at a greater cost per unit of nutrient than more conventional feedstuffs. Since there are differences in the blocks and tubs being marketed today, familiarity with how to compare products and determine their differences will enable producers to decide which product best fits their needs.
Departments: Animal and Food Sciences
Series: Animal Science (ASC series)
Size: 159 kb
Pages: 4
4/2/2014 (new)
Authors: Donna Amaral-Phillips, Michelle Arnold, Jeffrey Bewley, Amanda Sterrett
Researchers at the University of Kentucky combined existing disease detection systems to produce a fresh cow examination system that may help producers detect diseases earlier by monitoring subtle changes every day during a cow's fresh period. Compiling daily information about each animal will enable producers to notice changes in health that may otherwise have been overlooked. These records may help producers detect illnesses early, thus reducing the long-term effects (reduced milk production or fertility) and costs (re-treatment, milk loss, or death) of a disease. Learning what diseases are common on a particular farm can focus producers' efforts towards preventive measures specific to their operation. Preventing disease, rather than treating, can save producers time and money and can improve overall cow well-being.
Departments: Animal and Food Sciences, Veterinary Science
Series: Interdepartmental (ID series)
Size: 1.90 mb
Pages: 15
4/26/2013 (new)
Authors: Donna Amaral-Phillips, Michelle Arnold, Jeffrey Bewley
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.
Departments: Animal and Food Sciences, Veterinary Science
Series: Interdepartmental (ID series)
Size: 915 kb
Pages: 5
8/30/2006 (minor revision)
Authors: Donna Amaral-Phillips, Roger Hemken
Departments: Animal and Food Sciences
Series: Animal Science (ASC series)
Size: 158 kb
Pages: 8
8/30/2006 (minor revision)
Authors: Donna Amaral-Phillips, John Johns, Patty Scharko
Departments: Animal and Food Sciences, Veterinary Science
Series: Animal Science (ASC series)
Size: 172 kb
Pages: 6
3/15/2004 (reprinted)
Authors: Donna Amaral-Phillips, Jimmy Henning, Garry Lacefield
Departments: Animal and Food Sciences, Plant and Soil Sciences
Series: Interdepartmental (ID series)
Size: 170 kb
Pages: 2
12/15/2001 (new)
Authors: Donna Amaral-Phillips, Jose Bicudo, Larry Turner
Departments: Animal and Food Sciences, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
Series: Interdepartmental (ID series)
Size: 55 kb
Pages: 4
12/15/2001 (new)
Authors: Donna Amaral-Phillips, Jose Bicudo, Larry Turner
Departments: Animal and Food Sciences, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
Series: Interdepartmental (ID series)
Size: 93 kb
Pages: 4
8/30/2001 (new)
Authors: Donna Amaral-Phillips, Jack McAllister
Departments: Animal and Food Sciences
Series: Animal Science (ASC series)
Size: 126 kb
Pages: 8
8/30/2001 (new)
Authors: Donna Amaral-Phillips, Mike Collins, Jimmy Henning
Departments: Animal and Food Sciences, Plant and Soil Sciences
Series: Interdepartmental (ID series)
Size: 88 kb
Pages: 4
9/1/1999 (new)
Authors: Donna Amaral-Phillips
Departments: Animal and Food Sciences
Series: Animal Science (ASC series)
Size: 294 kb
Pages: 4
5/1/1999 (new)
Authors: Donna Amaral-Phillips, Bob Harmon
Departments: Animal and Food Sciences
Series: Animal Science (ASC series)
Size: 114 kb
Pages: 4
7/11/1997 (minor revision)
Authors: Donna Amaral-Phillips, Bill Crist, Bob Harmon, George Heersche, Jack McAllister, Joe O'Leary, Larry Turner
Departments: Animal and Food Sciences, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
Series: Animal Science (ASC series)
Size: 79 kb
Pages: 14
4/1/1997 (new)
Authors: Donna Amaral-Phillips, Roger Hemken, Jimmy Henning, Larry Turner
Departments: Animal and Food Sciences, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, Plant and Soil Sciences
Series: Animal Science (ASC series)
Size: 184 kb
Pages: 8
9/15/1996 (minor revision)
Authors: Donna Amaral-Phillips
Departments: Animal and Food Sciences
Series: Animal Science (ASC series)
Size: 210 kb
Pages: 18
10/1/1992 (new)
Authors: Donna Amaral-Phillips, Bill Crist, Roger Hemken
Departments: Animal and Food Sciences
Series: Animal Science (ASC series)
Size: 195 kb
Pages: 5
10/1/1992 (new)
Authors: Donna Amaral-Phillips, Roger Hemken, Jack McAllister
Departments: Animal and Food Sciences
Series: Animal Science (ASC series)
Size: 223 kb
Pages: 6
10/1/1992 (new)
Authors: Donna Amaral-Phillips, George Heersche
Departments: Animal and Food Sciences
Series: Animal Science (ASC series)
Size: 191 kb
Pages: 4
8/1/1992 (new)
Authors: Donna Amaral-Phillips, Roger Hemken, Jack Jackson
Departments: Animal and Food Sciences
Series: Animal Science (ASC series)
Size: 189 kb
Pages: 4
8/1/1992 (new)
Authors: Donna Amaral-Phillips
Departments: Animal and Food Sciences
Series: Animal Science (ASC series)
Size: 23 kb
Pages:
8/1/1988 (new)
Authors: Donna Amaral-Phillips, Fred Benson, Morris Bitzer, Bill Crist, George Heersche, John Johns, Lee Meyer
Departments: Agricultural Economics, Animal and Food Sciences, Plant and Soil Sciences
Series: Interdepartmental (ID series)
Size: 32 kb
Pages:
