Tag: Pets

UF expert explains how people can help prevent species from becoming invasive

by Brad Buck

July 20, 2022

Florida crawls with invasive species: Burmese pythons, water hyacinths, Brazilian peppertrees. By taking a few precautions, we can lower the chances an animal or plant becomes invasive, says a University of Florida expert. Earlier this month, ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Brazilian Peppertree, Burmese Python, Center For Aquatic And Invasive Plants, Deah Lieurance, Ecosystems, Establishment, Everglades, Invasive, Nonnative, Pets, Transport

Arthritic dog or moody mare? Consider acupuncture

by Samantha Murray

October 16, 2020

Acupuncture is widely known, but not fully accepted as a form of “go-to” treatment for humans or animals. But whether it be helping a mare overcome unexplained infertility, get a stallion in the right mindset for breeding or bring comfort ... READ MORE

Category: Livestock, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Acupuncture, Equine, Pets

The New Employees of the Mid-Florida Research and Education Center

by Caroline Warwick

March 31, 2020

As most of the faculty, staff and students at the Mid-Florida Research and Education Center are working from home during these unprecedented times, we decided to introduce you to the newest team members at MREC – our pets. Astro, Director ... READ MORE

Category: Work & Life
Tags: Mid-Florida Research And Education Center, MREC, New Employees, Pets, Working From Home

Prepping Pets for an Emergency

by Samantha Kennedy

September 6, 2019

Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences Create an Emergency Pet Supply Kit There are still three months left in hurricane season, and now that Hurricane Dorian has come and gone from Florida, it is ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Preparedness, Families & Consumers, Family And Consumer Sciences, Pet Safety, Pets, Safety, Wakulla, Wakullaextension

Guidelines after the Hurricane: Recovery

by sbresin

September 6, 2017

Out of the four emergency phases, mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery, the recovery phase can take the longest. If you left your home during the hurricane, it is understandable to feel eager to return home, but it might be best ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation
Tags: Batteries, Cleanup, Disaster, Emergency, Food, Gas, Gear, Hurricane, Mold, Pets, Safety, Shelter, Water

Guidelines before the Hurricane: Preparation

by sbresin

September 6, 2017

It is important to be prepared to help ensure your family’s safety while reducing levels of distress. Being prepared—and calm—is crucial in times of emergencies. Below are some guidelines to help you make sure you are on track to preparing ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation
Tags: Batteries, Disaster, Food, Gas, Hurricane, Pets, Shelter, Water

Spring Cleaning Tips

by Samantha Murray

March 28, 2016

With winter behind us, many people are getting ready to air out their homes and kick out the dust bunnies and cobwebs. However, the real secret to a clean home isn’t doing one big sweep each year—it’s making cleaning a routine part of ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Tags: Cleaning, Dust, Family Hot Topic, Mold And Mildew, Pets

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