Whether you are just thinking about raising cattle, inherited an existing operation, have purchased land you want to utilize for a cattle operation, or you are already managing a herd that is not meeting your expectations, it is always good ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Authored by: Paola P. Boscollo, PhD, & João H.J. Bittar, DVM, MSc., PhD, UF/IFAS Beef Cattle Veterinarian Vaccinating pregnant cows and heifers in the last trimester of gestation is the most effective strategy to improve colostrum ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Rainfall June 2026 brought significant rainfall to the Panhandle north of Interstate 10, but much of Florida remained drier than normal. The map above to the left shows the estimated rainfall totals for June 2026, ranging from 1-2" in orange, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Authored by: Carissa Wickens, UF/IFAS Equine Extension Specialist Equine pastern dermatitis (EPD), also commonly referred to as scratches, mud fever, mud rash, greasy heel, or dew poisoning, is an inflammatory skin condition that affects the ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & Disease
Authored by: Paul Beck, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Nutrition Specialist Implanting nursing calves is one of the most cost-effective practices available to cow-calf producers. Preweaning implants are typically given when ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Authored by: Ray Bodrey, UF/IFAS Extension Gulf County Director Most Panhandle producers are removing and processing “the main flow” of honey at this point of the year. Once processing is complete, it’s a good time to turn attention ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Beef Cow Slaughter & Culling Rate Beef cow slaughter is one of many metrics used to gauge expansion efforts. When beef cow slaughter starts decreasing, we assume efforts are being made to stabilize the herd by not culling as hard. So far ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Marcelo Wallau and Hannah Baker What does it take to be a top rancher? That is what we are set up to find out! For the past five years, the University of Florida/IFAS Forage and Livestock Extension teams have been challenging the attendees ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Events, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
As concerns continue to grow over the threat of New World screwworm, UF/IFAS Extension Holmes County is partnering with UF/IFAS Extension Walton and Escambia Counties to offer a free educational webinar to help pet owners prepare, recognize ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Home Management, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Relationships & Family,
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, a small, rugged breed of cattle roaming Florida’s pastures is helping tell a much longer American story, one that predates the nation itself and may offer insight into the future of agriculture. Heritage ... READ MORE
Category: Blog Community, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension