Tag: animal sciences

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Introducing Florida’s Small Farm Livestock School

by David Campbell
October 30, 2026

Choosing or expanding a livestock enterprise requires more than an interest in animals. Producers should consider infrastructure, nutrition, threats (e.g. pests and diseases), animal health, labor, markets, natural-resource management, production ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Animal Sciences, BAERS, Brevard County, Budgeting, Cattle, CFLAG, Chickens, Columbia County, DeSoto County, Family Youth And Community Sciences, FAMU, Florida Farms, Food And Resource Economics, Forages, Goats, Hardee County, Hernando County, Honey Bees, Horses, Horticultural Sciences Department, Indian River County, Lee County, Marion County, Martin County, North Florida Research And Education Center-Suwannee Valley, Osceola County, Pasco County, Pasture, Pests And Disease, Polk County, Pond Management, Sarasota County, Sheep, Small Farms, UF-IFAS, UFHoneyBeeLab, Volusia County
5 chickens outside in a pen with access to the grass and insects.

Starting a Small Farm? Learn, Plan, and Connect Before You Invest

by David Campbell
October 30, 2026

For many people, farming is about more than producing crops. It is often a way to reconnect with their roots, spend more time outdoors, provide local food for their community, and pursue a lifelong dream. There has also been a renewed interest ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Animal Sciences, BAERS, Collier County, DeSoto County, Duval County, Family Youth And Community Sciences, FAMU, Florida Farms, Food And Resource Economics, Gadsden County, Hernando County, Highlands County, Horticultural Sciences Department, Lee County, Martin County, Palm Beach County, Polk County, Sarasota County, Seminole County, Small Farms, Southwest Small Farmers Network, St. John's County, UF-IFAS, Volusia County
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Using Artificial Intelligence to Shape the Future of Animal Agriculture

by Raylynn Adcock
October 20, 2026

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Haipeng Yu As agriculture continues to evolve in a world driven by technology, Dr. Haipeng Yu is helping guide innovative research at the bridge between animal science, genetics and artificial intelligence (AI). Dr. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Animal Sciences, Animal Sciences Research, ANS Faculty, Teaching, UF-IFAS

The First Chapter of Life: How Dr. Carl Jiang is Advancing Reproductive Biology

by Raylynn Adcock
October 15, 2026

    A Global Journey to UF Dr. Zongliang (Carl) Jiang brings a unique blend of scientific discovery, teaching, and innovation to the University of Florida Department of Animal Sciences in a way that advances our understanding ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Animal Sciences, Animal Sciences Research, Faculty, Teaching, UF-IFAS
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Biosecurity Research Forum to Address Emerging Threats Facing Agriculture and Natural Resources in the Southeast

by Karlibeth Leitheiser
September 29, 2026

Science, Impact, Preparedness NEWBERRY, FL – The Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety (SCCAHS) and UF/IFAS will host the Biosecurity Research Forum on November 16, 2026, bringing together researchers, industry ... READ MORE

Category: Events
Tags: Animal Sciences, Avian Flu, Avian Influenza, Biosecurity, Center For Public Issues Education, Center For Public Issues Education In Agriculture And Natural Resources, Event, Farm, Hazard, Health, Invasive Species, Learning Event, Lecture, Live Event, New World Screwworm, Newberry, News, NWS, Poster Presentation, Public Event, Research, Research Talk, Safety, SCCAHS, Science, Southeastern Coastal Center For Agricultural Health And Safety, Zoonotic Disease

Reaching a Milestone in Scientific Impact: Dr. Peter Hansen Achieves an h-index of 100

by Matti Moyer
June 11, 2026

In the world of academic research, few metrics demonstrate sustained scientific impact as clearly as the h-index. Achieving an h-index of 100 is a rare accomplishment, reflecting decades of influential scholarship and contributions that ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Animal Sciences, Animal Sciences Research, ANS Faculty, Faculty, Research
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UF/IFAS announces new Director of Fundraising Initiatives role to support Animal Sciences

by Jamie Groh
May 21, 2026

The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) today announces the appointment of Mary Ann Hooks as Director of Animal Sciences Fundraising Initiatives, effective June 15, 2026.  This new role will lead ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Academic Leadership, Agricultural Research, Agriculture, Animal Sciences, Development, Extension, Featured, Florida Agriculture, Food Safety, Fundraising, Government Affairs, Higher Education, Land-grant Mission, Leadership Appointment, Livestock Industry, Mary Ann Hooks, Meat Science, Stakeholder Engagement, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Animal Sciences Department, University Of Florida, Workforce Development

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