Swine Program
The swine section of the Department of Animal & Food Sciences identifies the needs and opportunities of the swine industry in Kentucky.
We tailor research, teaching and extension programs to assist the swine industry in meeting their needs and in taking advantage of opportunities.
Upcoming Events
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News
- Watch the Spring 2026 UK Commencement Ceremonies
5/13•UKNow - Spring 2026 Bachelor of Animal Sciences Degrees
5/12•UK Commencement - UK researchers tackle hidden crisis in modern pig production
(Drs. Pasternak, Kent-Dennis, Halloran)
4/30•UK Now - New Publication: Vertical transmission of PRRSV2 strain NVSL 97–7895 occurs during mid-gestation
4/30•Veterinary Microbiology - New Publication: Fetal Hypothyroidism Induces Sex-Specific Epigenetic and Transcriptomic Alterations in the Porcine Placenta
4/30•Biology of Reproduction - New Publication: Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Thyroid and Adrenal Axis Modulation in Response to Fetal Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Virus Infection
4/30•Comprehensive Physiology