In descending order, by date published.
11/20/2023 (new)
Authors: Michelle Arnold, Kevin Laurent, Jeff Lehmkuhler, Katherine VanValin
Minerals are an essential nutrient for beef cattle. If minerals are not consumed in the diet, deficiencies can occur. At the same time, overconsumption of certain minerals can result in toxicity. Providing the proper balance of each mineral without overconsumption is necessary for optimal performance, as minerals are essential for supporting growth, reproduction, lactation, and health.
Departments: Animal and Food Sciences, Veterinary Science
Series: Animal Science (ASC series)
Size: 1.25 mb
Pages: 5
7/18/2022 (new)
Authors: Les Anderson, Darrh Bullock, Kevin Laurent, Jeff Lehmkuhler, Katherine VanValin
Beef cattle have defined requirements for vitamins. In some instances, vitamin supplementation may be necessary to avoid deficiencies. Vitamins are classified into two categories: water-soluble and fat-soluble. Water-soluble vitamins include the B vitamins, such as riboflavin, thiamin, and niacin, as well as vitamin C. Fat-soluble vitamins include vitamins A, D, E, and K. Supplementation for beef cattle generally focuses on vitamins A and E. This is because the rumen microbes synthesize the water-soluble vitamins and vitamin K in sufficient quantities to avoid deficiencies. Vitamin D requirements can often be met by exposure to the sun and would therefore only be of concern for cattle in confinement housing.
Departments: Animal and Food Sciences
Series: Animal Science (ASC series)
Size: 795 kb
Pages: 2
3/23/2021 (major revision)
Authors: Les Anderson, Michelle Arnold, Darrh Bullock, Kenny Burdine, Roy Burris, Ben Crites, Jimmy Henning, Steve Higgins, Steve Isaacs, Kevin Laurent, Jeff Lehmkuhler, Lee Moser, Gregg Rentfrow, Kylie Schmidt, Ray Smith, Chris Teutsch, Lee Townsend, Katherine VanValin, Paul Vijayakumar
Kentucky is ideally suited for cattle production. The main feed for cattle is a renewable resource Kentucky has in abundance--forages. The majority of the state's terrain favors cattle production over row crops. Kentucky farms cover 14 million acres, with approximately half of that occupied by forage grasses and legumes. Our natural resources and climate permit the growth of most cool-season and warm-season species. Water is readily available in all areas of the state, and we have a relatively long growing season.
Departments: Agricultural Economics, Animal and Food Sciences, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, Entomology, Plant and Soil Sciences, Veterinary Science
Series: Interdepartmental (ID series)
Size: 4.50 mb
Pages: 164
7/2/2020 (new)
Authors: Les Anderson, Darrh Bullock, Darrell Johnson, Kevin Laurent, Jeff Lehmkuhler, Katherine VanValin
Kentucky has several bourbon distilleries and one fuel ethanol plant. The spent grains from the production of ethanol is utilized as a protein source in livestock feed. Shutdowns for fuel ethanol plants may also occur as a result of unfavorable profit margins when crude oil prices are low. Most distilleries and fuel ethanol plants will have a scheduled maintenance shutdown each year. During a shutdown, availability of distillers grains and other coproducts from these plants may be limited or unavailable. So, the question is what else can I feed in place of distillers grains?
Departments: Animal and Food Sciences, Regulatory Services
Series: Interdepartmental (ID series)
Size: 300 kb
Pages: 2
6/1/2020 (new)
Authors: Les Anderson, Darrh Bullock, Kevin Laurent, Jeff Lehmkuhler
The growth of the bourbon industry has provided an increase in distillery byproduct feedstuffs that can be utilized by cattle as a source of energy and protein. Learning the nutritional characteristics of these feedstuffs will facilitate proper feeding, allowing for improved cattle performance.
Departments: Animal and Food Sciences
Series: Animal Science (ASC series)
Size: 130 kb
Pages: 3
8/2/2016 (new)
Authors: Steve Higgins, Kevin Laurent, Lee Moser
Water is the most essential nutrient for cattle production. Water is used in almost every bodily function, including digestion, milk production, and excretion. Given the role and function of water in relation to animal production, health, and welfare, it is critical that abundant, clean water is available in any livestock production operation. Livestock must have immediate access to water within every paddock of a rotational grazing system to realize maximum efficiency and production.
Departments: Animal and Food Sciences, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
Series: Interdepartmental (ID series)
Size: 3.00 mb
Pages: 6
7/28/2015 (new)
Authors: Steve Higgins, Kevin Laurent, Kylie Schmidt, Donald Stamper
Strategically locating the watering facility will also provide production benefits such as increased forage utilization and improved access to water, and may possibly reduce the cost per pasture of providing water. This publication will provide guidelines for the location, design, and construction of all-weather surfaces for cattle watering facilities.
Departments: Animal and Food Sciences, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
Series: Interdepartmental (ID series)
Size: 2.98 mb
Pages: 6
3/11/2011 (new)
Authors: Les Anderson, Darrh Bullock, Roy Burris, Lowell Bush, Blair Knight, Kevin Laurent, Jeff Lehmkuhler, Jim Matthews, Kyle McLeod, Lori Porter, Jim Randolph, Gregg Rentfrow, Keith Schillo, Meg Steinman, Jim Strickland, Laurentia van Rensburg, Eric Vanzant
The 2010 Research and Extension Beef Report highlights advances in understanding of basic scientific principles of livestock production as well as applied research from which producers and the industry can benefit. Extension educational programs, on-farm demonstrations, and other activities help transfer this knowledge to producers so they can adopt of management changes as appropriate.
Departments: Animal and Food Sciences, Plant and Soil Sciences, UK Veterinary Diagnostic Lab, USDA-ARS
Series: Special Report (SR series)
Size: 2.10 mb
Pages: 89
3/31/2004 (new)
Authors: Richard Coffey, Kevin Laurent
Departments: Animal and Food Sciences
Series: Animal Science (ASC series)
Size: 406 kb
Pages: 38
3/31/2004 (new)
Authors: Richard Coffey, Kevin Laurent
Departments: Animal and Food Sciences
Series: Animal Science (ASC series)
Size: 142 kb
Pages: 4
10/30/2000 (new)
Authors: Richard Coffey, Kevin Laurent, Doug Overhults, Gary Parker
Departments: Animal and Food Sciences, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
Series: Interdepartmental (ID series)
Size: 312 kb
Pages: 8
10/31/1999 (new)
Authors: Richard Coffey, Kevin Laurent, Gary Parker
Departments: Animal and Food Sciences
Series: Animal Science (ASC series)
Size: 257 kb
Pages: 2
10/1/1999 (new)
Authors: Debra Aaron, Les Anderson, Darrh Bullock, Roy Burris, Dwayne Edwards, Don Ely, Bob Harmon, Jimmy Henning, Bruce Hightshoe, Terry Hutchens, John Johns, Garry Lacefield, Kevin Laurent, Jim Matthews, Kyle McLeod, Jim Randolph, Monroe Rasnake, Patty Scharko, Keith Schillo, Scott Shearer, Larry Turner, Dwight Wolfe, Steve Workman
Departments: Animal and Food Sciences, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, Horticulture, Plant and Soil Sciences, Veterinary Science
Series: Progress Report (PR series)
Size: 4 kb
Pages:
7/30/1998 (new)
Authors: Darrh Bullock, Richard Coffey, Kevin Laurent, Gary Parker
Departments: Animal and Food Sciences
Series: Animal Science (ASC series)
Size: 14 kb
Pages:
12/1/1997 (new)
Authors: Richard Coffey, Kevin Laurent, Gary Parker
Departments: Animal and Food Sciences
Series: Animal Science (ASC series)
Size: 337 kb
Pages: 6
3/30/1996 (reprinted)
Authors: Darrh Bullock, Kevin Laurent
Departments: Animal and Food Sciences
Series: Animal Science (ASC series)
Size: 145 kb
Pages: 2
9/1/1995 (new)
Authors: Richard Coffey, Kevin Laurent, Gary Parker
Departments: Animal and Food Sciences
Series: Animal Science (ASC series)
Size: 98 kb
Pages: 6
8/31/1995 (reprinted)
Authors: Richard Coffey, Kevin Laurent, Gary Parker
Departments: Animal and Food Sciences
Series: Animal Science (ASC series)
Size: 96 kb
Pages: 8
8/1/1995 (new)
Authors: Richard Coffey, Kevin Laurent, Gary Parker
Departments: Animal and Food Sciences
Series: Animal Science (ASC series)
Size: 67 kb
Pages: 8
