Tag: beef cattle nutrition

Decisions today for tomorrow’s cow: maximizing longevity and productivity

by Ken Gioeli
March 26, 2021

Replacing the beef cow on Florida ranches creates opportunities and challenges for ranchers. In this article we will discuss factors to consider when choosing and managing your future cow herd. Decisions you make about your replacement heifers ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Beef Cattle Nutrition, Cattle Selection, Feeding Cattle, Heifer Development

Differences in Selenium and Copper Metabolism between Brahman and Angus cattle

by Andrea Dunlap
September 18, 2019

by Juliana Ranches, Ph.D. Candidate, UF Animal Sciences, UF/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center, Ona Copper and selenium are trace minerals required for cattle's optimum performance. Selenium works as an important antioxidant, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Beef Cattle Management, Beef Cattle Nutrition, Black Angus, Brahman, Cattle Diet, Copper, Mineral Supplementation, Selenium

Ona Program Highlight – Jan. 22

by Andrea Dunlap
January 16, 2018

Register now to join us for the latest Ona Program Highlight! On Jan. 22 at 11:00 a.m. John Arthington will provide an update on the work his Animal Science program is doing here at the UF/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Livestock, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Beef Cattle Nutrition, John Arthington

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