Steve Higgins

Steve Higgins, Ph.D., is an Adjunct Assistant Professor and Director of Environmental Compliance at the University of Kentucky's Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. His work focuses on environmental compliance and agricultural engineering solutions for livestock management. Higgins recently authored AEN-179: Water Barriers for Cattle, addressing water quality and contamination prevention in livestock systems. His research emphasizes sustainable practices to reduce environmental impacts while improving animal welfare.

• Education: Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering (Inferred from title)

Higgins' expertise lies at the intersection of engineering and environmental science, with a focus on livestock infrastructure design. His publication highlights practical solutions to prevent water contamination from feed, manure, and sediment in cattle watering systems, leveraging anaerobic fermentation principles and barrier technologies. This aligns with broader efforts to enhance biosecurity and resource efficiency in agricultural operations.