January is recognized as National Blood Donor Month, but what makes blood and blood donation so important? What is blood? Blood is an essential bodily fluid that constantly flows through the body keeping it working. It has four main components: ... READ MORE
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You might ask yourself, “why should I give blood?” and “How could a pint of my blood help?” Did you know that: · Approximately 36,000 units of red blood cells are needed daily in the U.S. · Nearly 7,000 units of platelets and 10,000 ... READ MORE
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After a 60-120 day breeding season, cattle producers should plan to pregnancy check their cattle, so they know who is bred and who is open. Considering the annual feed/forage costs associated with maintaining a mature cow can become costly for ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeFebruary is American Heart Month Have you had your blood pressure taken lately? Research shows that about half of the adults that suffer hypertension have not been diagnosed. There are several risk factors for developing high blood pressure--learn ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeGAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Most people try to avoid feeding hungry mosquitoes, but for some medical researchers it’s a different story. Lab-raised mosquitoes are used in studies investigating how the blood-sucking insects transmit viruses and ... READ MORE
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