University of Kentucky Dairy Science Program

University of Kentucky Dairy Science Program The Dairy Science Program at the University of Kentucky is dedicated to extension, teaching, and res

We are a part of the Animal and Food Sciences Department dedicated to the promotion and research of dairy production systems. We aim to educate dairy producers and industry personnel, teach students who are able to enter the industry as knowledgeable professionals, and conduct research for the advancement of the industry.

09/23/2026

Farm accidents can happen in an instant — and when you’re working i...

Ladies if you are interested in dairy this conference for you and it is being held in our very own Lexington, Kentucky t...
09/23/2026

Ladies if you are interested in dairy this conference for you and it is being held in our very own Lexington, Kentucky this year. Check it out.

Ladies, check this out and it is here in Lexington.
09/22/2026

Ladies, check this out and it is here in Lexington.

We’re excited to sponsor a special pre-conference session at Dairy Girl Network’s Forward TogetHER Conference!
Join Katie Hammock, “The Dairy Wife,” and Southeastern dairy nutritionist Megan Taylor on October 27 for an interactive session focused on farm safety, emergency preparedness, and practical tools that can make a difference when seconds matter.
This pre-conference session is open exclusively to registered attendees. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn, connect, and leave better prepared to protect the people behind dairy.
Register today and join us in Lexington, Kentucky!
https://dairygirlnetwork.com/forward-together-registration/

Ribbon cutting for the new Meat and Food Science Center
09/17/2026

Ribbon cutting for the new Meat and Food Science Center

https://www.kydairy.org/milk-quality-hotline.html
09/16/2026

https://www.kydairy.org/milk-quality-hotline.html

The KDDC Milk Quality Hotline provides dairy producers with direct access to assistance when milk quality concerns arise. Whether you are experiencing SCC issues, bacteria concerns, mastitis...

09/01/2026

As a reminder, the applications for our Dairy Business Planning Grant and Specialty Processing Equipment Grant close in just over three weeks, on September 23rd at 5:00 PM Eastern Time!

For more information on each of these opportunities, visit our website at https://sdbii.tennessee.edu/sdbii/

09/01/2026

🍂 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🍂

The 2026 KDDC Fall Tour is headed south!

Join KDDC October 20-23 as we explore innovative dairy farms, dairy processing, value-added agriculture, producer networking opportunities, and agricultural heritage destinations across Tennessee.

✅ Robotic Milking Systems
✅ Rotary Dairy Operations
✅ Dairy Processing & Value-Added Agriculture
✅ Producer Networking & Dairy Gauge Programming
✅ Family Business Resilience & Succession Planning

📅 Registration Deadline: October 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET, or when tour capacity is reached.

🔗 Learn more and register:
https://www.kydairy.org/2026-fall-tour.html

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