For horse owners, manure is part of everyday life. A single 1,000-pound horse produces between 35 and 50 pounds of manure each day, adding up to nearly nine tons each year. While managing that volume may seem like a constant chore, horse manure ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Authored By: Amanda Masholie, UF/ IFAS Extension Service Walton County With hurricane season underway, equine veterinarians and emergency managers across the Florida Panhandle are urging horse owners and farm managers to update — or establish ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Livestock
Managing Heat Stress in Horses Aakilah S. Hernandez, Carissa Wickens, and Samantha Brooks. This article provides guidance on monitoring signs of heat stress in horses and management recommendations to improve horse welfare. READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Pregnancy Toxemia (Ketosis) in Ewes and Does Kari Hancock, Martha Mallicote, Sally DeNotta, and Brittany N. Diehl. This article is meant to provide producers with a general overview of pregnancy toxemia, or ketosis, in small ruminants. First ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & Disease
Discover the latest research and practical solutions from UF/IFAS experts. These are the new EDIS/Ask IFAS documents published by Veterinary Medicine during May and June. Stay informed and inspired with our updates! The Importance of Understanding ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
The purpose of the 4-H horse program is to provide young people an opportunity to participate in a series of activities designed to improve citizenship, sportsmanship, horsemanship, character, competitive spirit, discipline, and responsibility ... READ MORE
Category: Clubs & Volunteers
Picture a horse running across an open field, the wind blowing his mane, his hooves stamping into the grassy knoll, eyes on the horizon. Now picture that horse’s vision slowly spotting and fading, the horizon blurring, until ultimately, ... READ MORE
Category: Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
As cooler weather arrives in Central Florida, it’s time to start thinking about pasture preparation for the coming season. Whether you're a seasoned pasture owner or a newcomer to caring for your land, taking the right steps now will ensure ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension,
November 22, 2024 from 8:30 AM until 12:30 PM The Volusia County Farm Tour has been a popular fall tradition since 1981. The agricultural industry is the silent engine of the Volusia County economy where local farmers create jobs, feed families ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension![two black cattle forage in a green pasture, with trees and a tree line in the distance. [credit: uf/ifas, cat wofford]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/wp-content/blogs.dir/40/files/2024/05/2023_Ag_forageCattlePasture_ifasCatWoffordCROP1650x470TINY.png)
What is the fundamental key for successfully keeping horses, producing beef or pasturing poultry, pigs or small ruminants? It is the quality of grass you are raising. If you have a trust fund, you can feed expensive hay. The rest of us depend ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Livestock