Florida has nearly 400,000 horses, according to the 2018 survey by the American Horse Council. Many of these horses are managed on small-acreage farms and “ranchettes.” In North-Central Florida, the horse population is concentrated in counties with sensitive… Read More
Dr. Todd Thrift, associate professor and extension beef specialist in the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, was recently awarded a Superior Accomplishment Award from the University of Florida in the academic personnel category. This program recognizes faculty and… Read More
In the cattle industry, infectious diseases of cattle can result in major economic losses, reduced well-being of the animals, and requires producers to increase their use of antimicrobials. Corwin Nelson, associate professor in the UF/IFAS Department of Animal… Read More
Florida farmers are used to uncertainty. Usually, this uncertainty has to do with producing the crop itself. Freezes and hurricanes can wipe out a year’s investment overnight, while longer-term scourges like drought, disease and pest infestations can extend… Read More
Updated 03/16/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. Please call your local UF/IFAS Extension office… Read More
Veterinary Entomology Lab The Veterinary Entomology Lab at the University of Florida is seeking a lab technician. Duties include but are not limited to:• Maintaining insect colonies (filth flies, mosquitoes, tenebrionids)• Cleaning laboratory equipment and basic husbandry• Data… Read More
Genetics Help Wanted! A full or part-time lab assistant is needed to help with conservation genetics projects at the U.S. Geological Survey’s Wetland and Aquatic Research Center. Located in northwest Gainesville, FL, our conservation genetics lab primarily… Read More
Fall 2019 Scholarship Any college student is eligible to apply and does not have to be pursuing a law career path. Click here for application. Eligibility In order to be eligible for the Semi-Annual Pumphrey Law Scholarship, applicants… Read More
The American Society of Dairy Science published their most-cited manuscript The American Society of Dairy Science published their most-cited manuscript metrics for the past year. Jose Santos was recently recognized for his highly-cited paper, “Carryover effect of postpartum inflammatory diseases on developmental biology and fertility… Read More
What measures should be adopted to better protect the health and well-being of race horses? The equine industry is deeply invested in safeguarding the health and well-being of horses and jockeys. Race track accreditation, changes in race day… Read More
