Category: Livestock

Family Day at the Dairy Farm is Back!

by Shelby Thomas

February 15, 2022

Family Day at the Dairy Farm is an open house held on March 19, 2022 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the UF/IFAS Dairy Farm located in Alachua, Florida. This event offers the community an opportunity to see a working dairy farm and learn more about ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Farm Management, Livestock, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Animal Research, Animal Science, Ans, Dairy, Dairy Extension, Education, IFAS Events

Gator Nation Giving Day: Support Animal Sciences Judging Teams

by Shelby Thomas

February 10, 2022

The University of Florida (UF) will celebrate its annual Gator Nation Giving Day on February 17, 2022. All the Gator Nation is encouraged to Stand Up and Holler through the support of this 24-hour fundraising event. This year, the Department ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, , Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Animal Science, Gator Giving Day, Gator Nation Giving Day, Judging Teams, Student Ambassadors, Undergraduate

Hansen Embryo Transfer Research

by Zoe

February 10, 2022

Dr. Peter Hansen has been fascinated with dairy cattle since he was a young boy. Growing up, he spent time visiting his cousin’s small dairy farm in Ireland, helping work the dairy and breed cows. Hansen decided that he wanted to find a career ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Animal Research, Animal Science, Ans, Dairy, Dairy Cattle, Embryo Transfer, Research

Calibrating a Backpack Sprayer; the 1/128th Rule

by Kevin Korus

February 4, 2022

In preparation for Spring, it is a good idea to make sure your equipment is calibrated and in good working condition. This article discusses a quick and easy method for calibrating a hand-powered, backpack sprayer. Calibration is important so ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Tags: Calibration, NFLAG, Pesticide

How to Prevent Bots from Effecting your Horses Health

by Lizzie Whitehead

January 28, 2022

You might be thinking what are the little yellow dots at the tip of your horse’s coat in late spring to early winter? They are called horse bots and can be harmful to your horse’s health. Horse bots are fly larvae that are internal parasites ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Bots, Equine Health, Horse Bots, Horses, Larvae

Feeding After the Frost

by Kalan Royal

January 27, 2022

Projected freezing temperatures over the weekend are a reminder of the impact weather has on cattle management. With freezing temperatures, frost is inevitable, meaning nutritive value of forage is going to be reduced. Adjustments to how cattle ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Cattle, Featured, Highlands County, Special Topics, Supplementation

Baby, It’s Cold Outside

by Meg Brew

January 27, 2022

Local temperatures are expected to reach record lows this weekend, a chilling reminder that occasionally we do experience real winter weather in Florida. Farmers will be working around the clock to protect their cold sensitive crops, while homeowners ... READ MORE

Category: Livestock
Tags: Cold Weather, Horse, Livestock

Pesticide Testing at Home NOW LIVE!

by Dr. Brett Bultemeier

January 26, 2022

There are close to 70,000 licensed pesticide applicators in the state of Florida. All applicators must take an exam, demonstrating knowledge about pesticides. These include things like reading a label, math, laws and general safety. That testing ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf
Tags: Brett Bultemeier, Pesticide Exams, Pesticide Information Office, Pesticide License, Remote Proctored Exams

4-H Livestock Weigh-in: More Than Meets the Eye

by Jessica M. Ryals

January 25, 2022

4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization. It is a non-formal, practical educational program for youth and uses a learn-by-doing approach to help youth gain the knowledge and life skills they need to be productive, responsible ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Agriculture, Collier County, Livestock, SWFL, Youth Development

Comarco Eggplant Inhaled by Cows at Spring Ranch

by Wendy Mussoline

January 14, 2022

When Tom Hoversen, co-owner of Comarco Products, graciously welcomed me into his facility, I was simply overwhelmed with the scale of production. I thought to myself “I must be dreaming.” This absolutely impressive operation with three ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Health & Nutrition, Livestock
Tags: Alternative, Cows, Eggplant, Fried, Livestock, Peels

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