Contact Information

Craig Wood, Ph.D.
Assistant Extension Director

242 Scovell Hall 115 Huguelet Drive Lexington, KY 40546-0064

+1 (859) 608-1014

Services

Services

Ag Diagnostic Services

Help identifying plant diseases, insects, or weeds.

Diagnostic Services

Agricultural Lime

Relative Neutralizing Value (RNV) of your lime source is important.

Agricultural Lime

Artificial Insemination

Take advantage of the best genetics for your cows.

Artificial Insemination

BVD-PI Virus Testing

Protect your cows and feeder cattle for sickness and death loss.

BVD-PI Virus Testing

Dead Animal Removal

Ky law, disposed of dead animals within 48 hours of by acceptable methods.

Dead Animal Removal

Farm Services Agency

Many programs are offered through the Farm Service Agency to assist farmers.

Farm Services Agency

Feed Testing

Cattleman can have feed ingredients or grain mix analyzed for nutrient content.

Feed Testing

Forage Testing

There are several sources of information on forages and forage testing.

Forage Testing

Insect Identification and Management

Beef cattle pests also pose a significant threat to optimizing beef production.

Insect Identification and Management

Milk Testing

Milk Testing is available through the UK Division of Regulatory Services.

Milk Testing

Necropsy Services

In cases of sudden death or when disease appears to be spreading or in cases where treatment is ineffective, a veterinary diagnostic laboratory can help make a diagnosis and assist in development of a plan for treatment and control based on test results.

Necropsy Services

Pesticide Applicator License

Information regarding Pesticide Applicator License.

Pesticide Applicator License

Regulatory Services

Regulatory Services

Regulatory Services

Soil Sampling and Testing

Soil testing services are available at a low (or often no) cost through all Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service offices and may also be available through your local fertilizer dealer.

Soil Sampling & Testing

Submitting a Sample to the UK Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory?

The goal of the laboratory is to diagnose animal diseases and perform diagnostic and regulatory tests quickly and accurately to safeguard animal and human health. 

Submitting a Sample

Water Testing

There are sources of information available to help provide high quality water to your cattle and places to have your water tested if desired.

Water Testing

Contact Information

Craig Wood, Ph.D.
Assistant Extension Director

242 Scovell Hall 115 Huguelet Drive Lexington, KY 40546-0064

+1 (859) 608-1014