Category: Livestock

Upcoming Virtual Events

by Alicia Lamborn
May 14, 2021

Check out these upcoming virtual event opportunities offered by the Agriculture and Natural Resources agent at UF/IFAS Extension Baker County. Small & Backyard Poultry: Home Remedies - What You Should and Should Not Do June 1st, 3 ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Farm Management, Forests, Home Landscapes, Livestock, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Animals, Chickens, Classes And Events, Farm, FL, Livestock, NFLAG, Poultry, Poultry Management, Special Topics, UF/IFAS Extension

Horse Herald July 2019- Horse Transportation

by Jane Cant
July 3, 2019

Horse Herald July 2019- Horse Transportation READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Equine, Horse, NFLAG, Transportation

Horse Herald April 2019- EPM

by Jane Cant
March 29, 2019

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 in ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Pests & Disease
Tags: EPM, Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis, Horse Herald, Horse Management

Horse Herald- Vital Signs

by Jane Cant
January 2, 2019

Equine Vital Signs- What is Normal? Knowing what is normal for your horse can help you circumnavigate a health disaster, from founder to colic. But what is normal for an adult horse? The January 2019 edition of the Horse Herald covers normal ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Baker County, Horse Health, Horse Herald, Horse Management, Horses, Marion County, NFLAG, Suwannee County

Horse Herald- Equine Laminitis

by Jane Cant
October 3, 2018

Equine Laminitis Laminitis is caused by disruption of the blood flow to the laminae tissue, a connective tissue that holds the pedal (coffin) bone to the hoof wall. After enough of the laminae tissue has died, the coffin bone will begin to ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & Disease
Tags: Founder, Horse, Horse Herald, Horses, Laminitis, NFLAG

Horse Herald- Horse Vaccinations

by Jane Cant
September 5, 2018

Horse Vaccinations There are many vaccinations available for horse owners to better protect their animals from diseases. In the fact-sheet below, a general description and guideline is given for common vaccines, but owners should always consult ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Tags: Horse Health, Horse Herald, Horse Vaccinations, Horses, NFLAG, Vaccinations

Horse Herald- Deworming Horses Using Fecal Egg Counts

by Jane Cant
June 6, 2018

Deworming Horses Nearly everyone has heard of the growing issue of chemical-resistant internal parasites and how they can potentially impact an animal. In this fact-sheet, the importance of creating a deworming schedule based on fecal egg ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Pests & Disease,
Tags: Deworming, Fecal Egg Count, Horse, Horse Health, Horse Herald, NFLAG

Horse Herald- Equine Colic

by Jane Cant
March 2, 2018

Equine Colic Equine colic describes abdominal pain in horses that, in some cases, can lead to death if not treated. Many things can cause a horse to colic, and knowing the symptoms and causes can help horse owners better manage their horses ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Tags: Colic, Horse Herald, Horses, NFLAG

Winter Weed Control for Pastures & Hay Fields

by Michael Davis
November 29, 2017

As temperatures begin to cool down across Northeast Florida, it's time to start thinking about winter weed control in your hay fields and forage areas. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Weed Control, Winter Weeds

Dogfennel Control in Pastures

by Michael Davis
October 18, 2017

Dogfennel is a native perennial plant found across much of the southeastern United States. It is an aggressive weed species that can invade under-improved, unimproved, or overgrazed pasture. Infestation with dogfennel can lead to a decline ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & Disease
Tags: Dogfennel, Pasture

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