Rules, Regulations, Forms, and Record Books We have collected all of the information you will need to participate in the North Florida Livestock Show & Sale for 2018 and placed them in one location. Whether you are looking for rules, regulations, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Events, Livestock
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
“What is causing these large mounds of dirt in my pasture and how do I get rid of them? One of my yearlings stepped in one of the holes and twisted her ankle. I’ve tried dragging the pasture, but the mounds seem to come back overnight and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Florida’s ranches are home to more than just the intended livestock, a lot of endangered species seek shelter and food amongst these lands. A lot of these animals act as keystone species and their protection is vital to the overall eco system ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, Wildlife
The horse has been and still is a symbol of: courage, strength, speed, pride, death, war and even the passage of time and human life. In mythology, the Sun is said to be drawn in his chariot by celestial horses in his daily journey across ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Snow and ice are things that Florida livestock owners typically do not have to deal with. But even with most livestock being adapted to cold weather, the severe dip in temperatures this week can potentially cause problems for livestock and owners ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, LivestockDid you know that the Latin word, “pasco” means to graze, forage, or browse? With the population growing and development of land proceeding at record pace, “grazing” is not the first word you think of when you think of Pasco. However, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) announces an $8.7 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation over five years to fund research aimed at tackling global ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Health & Nutrition, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching