What is Bovine Leukosis Virus? Bovine leukosis virus is a cancer-causing virus found in dairy and beef cattle herds. It is spread by white blood cells, so any contaminated equipment from BLV-positive cattle (palpation gloves, body fluid, biting… Read More
Horse Herald July 2019- Horse Transportation
What is an acceptable value for leasing land? Many agriculture producers rely on leased land to produce their product. The USDA National Agriculture Statistics Service provides data based on regions, states, and counties. This information is based on… Read More
Vaseygrass, Johnsongrass, or Guinea Grass? Proper identification is the key to any successful herbicide program. This time of year questions and pictures come flooding in to assist clients in the identification of perennial grasses growing in their pastures… Read More
Florida and the Beef Market The primary product of the Florida cattle industry is weaned calves heading out of state. This is due to that fact that there aren’t enough facilities close to Florida to raise all of… Read More
Horseback Riders are out on the trail year round. It is important to take proactive steps in order to have a fun and safe trail riding experience. Check out the edition of the Horse Herald below to learn… Read More
Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM) EPM is a neurological disease caused by parasitic protozoans that cross the blood brain barrier and infect the nervous system. This disease has hit close to home several times in the past year and… Read More
I don’t know about you, but I always cringe a little bit when an educator comes down the line counting off “1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2” to split up into small groups. It certainly gets the job done,… Read More
Horseback riders have an immense amount of bits to choose from, all varying in style, function, discipline, and severity. Knowing the basics of bits is an important first step in choosing the perfect bit for you and your… Read More
Florida Bats There are 13 bat species native to Florida, and two of those are federally listed as endangered. Because of this, bats cannot be harmed during removal. However, all of the bats found in Florida are insectivores… Read More
