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 & Disease
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, Livestock
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, Wildlife
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, Livestock
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, Livestock
As if it hasn’t been hot enough this muggy August, why not add a little fire to the heat! UF/IFAS partnered with Barry Coulliette (Alachua Conservation Trust) and Chuck Cowart (Double C Ranch) to conduct a controlled summer burn on 40 acres ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Forests, Livestock
You are invited to the "2021 UF/IFAS Equine Institute & Allied Trade Show" that will take place on September 29th in Ocala, FL. This full day event includes seminars, live animal demonstrations and a trade show with our allied industry ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Livestock
Freshman, Elizabeth Chmielewiski chose to major in animal sciences as a path to vet school. Now as a senior, she has become involved in clubs, undergraduate research, participates on judging teams, and other industry focused competitions. These ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Livestock, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
As summer comes to a close, St. Johns County 4-H is taking a look back at some of the fun-filled summer day camps that took place. At the end of July, fourteen youth participated in the two-day Animal Science Camp. During this camp, youth learned ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension