Category: Work & Life
Hurricane Preparedness for Livestock Owners
July 26, 2017
Hurricanes are always are threat to Florida each fall. Most Floridians have some experience with hurricanes, but very few of us are truly prepared for a direct hit by a really strong storm. Livestock producers have learned some hard lessons ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Livestock, Work & LifeTags: Agriculture, Hurricane Preparedness, Hurricanes, Livestock
Veterinary Feed Directive
July 26, 2017
Who is the regulation agency: Food and Drug Administration Who does this affect: Producers, Veterinarians, Feed Vendors and Show Exhibitors What is it: The Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) controls the use of medicated feeds. How ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Food Safety, Livestock, Work & LifeTags: Feeding Cattle, Feeding Livestock, Feeding Rules, VFD
Beef In-Store Labels
July 26, 2017
At the grocery store you will see different beef labels, like “Grass Fed”, “Grain Finished,” “All Natural,” or “Organic”. There are certain qualifications the animal must meet to receive one of these labels. The United States ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, Livestock, Work & LifeTags: Beef Labels, Branded Beef, Value Added Products