This past weekend March 29 and 30, 2019, 106 youth associated with 4-H and FFA programs competed at the Gulf Coast Agriculture and Natural Resources Youth Organization’s spring livestock show and sale. Youth exhibited chickens, rabbits,… Read More
UF/IFAS Extension Escambia County will be hosting the 2nd annual Beef Cattle & Forage Bootcamp March 2nd, 2019 in Molino. The Beef Cattle & Forage Bootcamp is a hands-on learning opportunity for cattle producers and youth livestock exhibitors…. Read More
The Escambia County Equine Field Day is a hands-on learning opportunity for horse owners and enthusiasts in the western panhandle of Florida. Participants will be educated in the areas of equine vaccinations, hoof & leg care, nutrition, pasture… Read More
The Escambia County Equine Field Day is a hands-on learning opportunity for horse owners and enthusiast in the western panhandle of Florida. Participants will be educated in the areas of equine vaccinations, hoof & leg care, nutrition, pasture… Read More
Recent reports of salmonella sickness by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) has caused in increased focus on animal-human interaction. According to these reports, over 100 people in multiple states have been ill with salmonella. The CDC states… Read More
The temperature has risen across the southeastern United States and so has the water in your rain gauge in many areas. For cattle producers this brings on much needed summer forages, hay production, and time to evaluate their… Read More
February 24, 2018. The Beef Cattle & Forage Bootcamp is a hands-on learning opportunity for producers in the areas of cattle handling, management, nutrition & forages. We will also have producers on hand for individuals to visit with… Read More
Ensuring that we are able to properly manage and handle our animals periodically throughout the year is important to ensure we are keeping a close eye on their performance. We take this time to evaluate the condition of… Read More
Routine evaluation of the health status of cattle is important to ensure that your animals are comfortable and productive. Visual appraisal of body condition scores (BCS), fly stress, and signs & symptoms of sickness are easily observed as… Read More
Producers from all aspects of beef production should set annual goals to make improvements to their operation. Often times, these goals relate to increased efficiency, productivity, improved genetics, increased weight gains or higher grading feeder calves at harvest…. Read More
