April 27, 2021
New animal science video series features ‘Docs Talking’ Stock’
By Tracy Courage
U of A System Division of Agriculture
Fast Facts:
- ‘Docs Talkin' Stock’ series delivers up-to-date information to producers
- Extension experts provide recommendations for animal care and forage management
- Beef cattle topic of first episode; view at https://fb.watch/52CKGBV7pU/
- New episodes posted first Monday of month at noon
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LITTLE ROCK — Animal science specialists with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture have a new monthly video series — “Docs Talkin' Stock” — to share recommendations and updates on animal issues important to Arkansas producers.
The series, which debuted this month, is hosted by faculty from the Animal Science department at the Cooperative Extension Service. Chelsey Kimbrough, extension specialty livestock/youth education specialist for the Division of Agriculture, moderates the program.
“Each month, we'll have a guest speaker talk about a timely topic for the month,” Kimbrough said. “This is another way for us to get timely information to producers while also helping our clients get to know us, the specialists.”
The first episode features Shane Gadberry, extension ruminant nutrition specialist for the Division of Agriculture, discussing beef cattle nutrition, reproduction and current research at the UA Livestock and Forestry Research Station in Batesville. That episode can be viewed at https://fb.watch/52CKGBV7pU/.
New episodes will be posted on the first Monday of each month and can be viewed on the UAEX Animal Science Facebook page and on the UAEX Animal Science YouTube.
Dr. Mark Russell, associate professor of equine science, will be the guest on May 3.
Extension’s animal science faculty provide research-based information to those working in the animal agriculture sector, which includes production and processing of poultry, eggs, beef and dairy products, sheep, goats, swine and other animals.
Specialists will also offer recommendations for managing pastures and forages, which cover more than 6 million acres in Arkansas.
To learn more about extension programs in Arkansas, contact your local Cooperative Extension Service agent or visit uaex.uada.edu. Follow us on Twitter at @UAEX_edu.
About the Division of Agriculture
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s mission is to strengthen agriculture, communities, and families by connecting trusted research to the adoption of best practices. Through the Agricultural Experiment Station and the Cooperative Extension Service, the Division of Agriculture conducts research and extension work within the nation’s historic land grant education system.
The Division of Agriculture is one of 20 entities within the University of Arkansas System. It has offices in all 75 counties in Arkansas and faculty on five system campuses.
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs and services without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Media contact:
Tracy Courage
Director, Communications Services
U of A System Division of Agriculture
Cooperative Extension Service
(501) 671-2126
tcourage@uada.edu