Quick Summary: New research dispels the myth that drinking milk contaminated with a fungal toxin causes liver cancer. Evidence from four continents shows that milk distributors, especially in developing countries, have been too quick to dispose ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Livestock, Pests & Disease
By Raluca Mateescu, Professor Selection has been practiced for centuries using a variety of methods and tools. Robert Bakewell, who thrived in the mid-18th century, is recognized today as the first animal breeder, one of the first to realize ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
In our 4-H program we strive to put our young people on a trajectory to thrive. We find out what young people are passionate about. Often this is related to their project work. We build upon that foundation skills and competencies that ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Livestock
Small Ruminant footrot is caused by an infection from two organisms: Dichelobacter Nodosus and Fusobacterium Necrophorum. Fusobacterium necrophorum is in most sheep and goat environments and can set the stage for footrot to occur. Dichelobacter ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Here’s the truth: goats are super cute. When I’m stressed out, nothing calms me down faster than a visit to one of the Twitter accounts or subreddits I follow that exclusively post goat photos and videos. Naturally, I was excited to help ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Livestock
By Dr. Raluca Mateescu, Professor Currently, more than 7 billion people inhabit our planet, and it is predicted we will reach 9.6 billion by 2050. Food demand is expected to increase by 49% and will be driven by population growth and rise ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
County fairs play such a significant role in rural communities and beyond. As someone who spent years in market swine projects just a couple counties over, I know the impact a county fair can make. Some may think of rides and funnel cake when ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Livestock
2022 - Central District All Faculty Symposium – Agriculture M. Pinkerton and J.K. Yarborough, UF/IFAS Extension, Seminole County, Sanford, FL Situation: In Seminole County, Farm Tour is a long-time tradition, held for over 20 years, to ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock2022 - Central District All Faculty Symposium – Agriculture S.C. Johnson, UF/IFAS Extension, Sumter County, Bushnell, FL Situation: Most veterinary medications are dosed according to body weight of the animal. Concerns with antibiotic ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
March of 2000, wasn’t that a million years ago? That was the last time I walked into the show ring at the Putnam County Fair as a youth exhibitor. Who would have thought I would come back to that same arena as the University of Florida/IFAS ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension,