Category: Livestock
Cattle Ranches Benefit All of Us
September 17, 2021
Cattle grazing land in Florida helps your life in ways you may not be aware. For example, livestock help reduce food waste in many ways. Unsold or stale bakery products provide nutrition for cattle and other ruminants like sheep and goats. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, LivestockFeeding Beef Females: Ensuring that no cow is left behind
September 17, 2021
Winter months can be tricky when it comes to feeding your pregnant or lactating beef cows in Florida. The changing day length, and weather patterns limit grazing options in farms that rely on summer perennial grasses. In Florida summer grasses ... READ MORE
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Bull Selection Considerations
September 15, 2021
As we enter into bull sale season, now is a good time to review the important factors to consider when selecting a bull. On average, one bull will cover about 25 cows. Therefore, one bull is responsible for one half of the genetic makeup of ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, LivestockTags: Bull Selection, Cattle, Livestock
A Vaccine for Johne’s? Possibly
September 5, 2021
Scientists with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have developed a new experimental vaccine to protect cattle from the bacterium that causes Johne’s disease. Johne’s disease (pronounced “Yo-knees”), also known as paratuberculosis, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & DiseaseTags: Cattle, Johne's, Livestock
Tips for Planting Cool-Season Forages
September 2, 2021
By Tim Wilson and Dr. Marcelo Wallau, UF/IFAS Extension As we approach the late summer and early fall, it is time to consider our strategies for winter feeding program. Incorporating cool-season forages might be a feasible and productive alternative. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, LivestockTags: Cool Season Forages
African Swine Fever: A Potential Threat
August 31, 2021
While Florida is not home to many commercial swine operations, many Floridians have dealt with feral swine as outdoor enthusiasts, land owners, and/or have or know children who exhibit hogs at youth fair and other livestock shows. At the very ... READ MORE
Category: Livestock, Pests & Disease, WildlifeTags: African Swine Fever, Feral Hog, Feral Swine
Market Outlook 2021-2022
August 30, 2021
In August, at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Annual Convention, CattleFax presented their 2021-2022 Cattle Industry Outlook. CattleFax is the global leader in industry market research, analysis and information. The summary indicates ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, LivestockBeef Cattle Reproductive Management Online Video Series
August 30, 2021
Each year, the UF/IFAS South Florida Beef Forage Program, offers the Alvin C. Warnick Beef Cattle Reproductive Management School. These schools are hosted at working beef cattle ranches. In 2020, in light of safety precautions for COVID-19, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Farm Management, LivestockTags: Cattle, Livestock, Reproductive