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Black-bellied whistling ducks at the UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

by Ken Gioeli
January 6, 2023

The UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County is located in the rural western St. Lucie County. We have two freshwater ponds and predominantly pineflat woods forested areas. We are fortunate to have black-bellied whistling ducks that visit our ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Duck, Whistling

Backyard poultry linked to recent salmonella outbreaks

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July 21, 2016

By Dr. Maria Rometo Extension Agent II Recent Salmonella outbreaks associated with backyard poultry handling have infected more than 600 people in 45 states, including Florida, prompting health experts to re-issue guidelines for poultry handling. The ... READ MORE

Category: Farm Management, Pests & Disease
Tags: Backyard Chickens, Chickens, Disease, Duck, FCS, Pgm_Ag, Pgm_FCS, Poultry, Salmonella

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