Category: Livestock

Winged Menaces: Mosquitoes, Pets, and Growing Risk of Disease, Series 6

by Lisa Hickey
September 22, 2025

Mosquitoes are more than just a summertime winged menace; they can have a lethal impact on humans and our pets. Known for spreading diseases like malaria, dengue, and Zika among humans, these tiny insects also pose serious threats to our pets ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Home Landscapes, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Tags: Control Mosquitoes, Dog Heartworm Prevention, Mosquitoes, Pets And Mosquitoes, Potbellied Pigs And Mosquitoes, Prevention, Sentinel Chicken Program

Hurricane Season Readiness for Livestock Producers

by Kendall Gill
September 22, 2025

Hurricane season can be unpredictable – but preparedness doesn’t have to be! Storms can bring flooding, damage, and prolonged power outages that can put both animals and operations at risk. A little planning today can make a big difference ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Agriculture, DeSoto County, Hurricane Preparedness, Livestock, SFBF, SFBFP

Exciting News from UF/IFAS Extension DeSoto County!

by kmulinix
June 2, 2025

We are thrilled to announce that the wait is finally over! After a long vacancy, the UF/IFAS Extension DeSoto County Office is proud to welcome our new Livestock and Small Farms Agent — Kendall Gill! Kendall was born and raised in Charlotte ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension,

Calendar of Upcoming Events

by karlahernandezv
June 21, 2019

Below is a list of the upcoming events for the Summer and Fall Smut grass and Silage Field Day on June 27 at ONA Research Farm. Forage Workers Tour on August 14-August 15 at St. Lucie County. Winter Supplementation Seminar on September ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Livestock

Bahiagrass

by karlahernandezv
June 21, 2019

"Bahiagrass can be grazed rotationally utilizing a two to three week rest period or grazed continually". Establishment Bahiagrass is established from seed. It is important that seedbed is well prepared and the ground ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Livestock

Developing a Forage Program

by karlahernandezv
June 20, 2019

Forage and Livestock production cab be very complex. Development of a program requires good and deep planning. The main objective should be identifying the needs and opportunities available. Matching Crops to Need After making ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Livestock
Tags: Cattle, Forage, Legume, Soil

Body Condition Scoring of Beef Cattle

by Deanna Thompson
January 5, 2018

Body Condition Scores Using body condition scoring as an assessment tool within your cow herd can be one of the cheapest and most beneficial items you have in your herd management toolbox. It can be even more beneficial when the temperatures ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Beef, Cattle, DeSoto County, Farm, Feeding, Livestock, Ranch

Coop Considerations Before Starting Your Backyard Flock

by Deanna Thompson
December 9, 2017

When it comes to poultry ownership, the things that work are not a one size fits all. So, as with all other aspects of livestock, it is important to consider your exact situation and needs before getting in too deep. With poultry housing, there ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Tags: DeSoto County, Farm, Livestock, Poultry

Livestock Health after a Flood

by Deanna Thompson
October 10, 2017

Pastureland Standing water may have ruined some pastures. Lack of adequate forage could force animals to eat poisonous plants which are abundant in some parts of the country. Remove fallen wild cherry limbs from pastures ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Cattle, Disaster, Disease, Equine, Farm, Flood, Hurricane, Livestock, Poultry, Ranch

USDA Organic Meat: What is It?

by Christa L. Kirby
April 5, 2017

In recent years, it seems, retailers have multiplied the number of meat product choices in their stores. With consumers becoming more aware of where their meat comes from, retailers are becoming more savvy in their marketing techniques. One ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Tags: Christakirby

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