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Tactics on Preventing Small Ruminant Footrot

by Lizzie Whitehead

April 18, 2022

Small Ruminant footrot is caused by an infection from two organisms: Dichelobacter Nodosus and Fusobacterium Necrophorum. Fusobacterium necrophorum is in most sheep and goat environments and can set the stage for footrot to occur. Dichelobacter ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Footrot, Infection, P, Prevention, Tactics, Treatment

Fire Fest 2022

by kclements

January 26, 2022

Jan. 23-29, 2022, is Florida’s Prescribed Fire Awareness Week, and we're helping you learn more about this vital function with the family-friendly Fire Fest 2022 event. Fire Fest is a fun opportunity for the whole family to learn how fire ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Fire, Pgm_EcoNR, Prescribed Fire, Prevention, Wildfire

Summer Time Boating Safety Stats and Tips!

by Michael Sipos

May 19, 2021

Florida leads the nation with many impressive statistics such as having the most IGFA fishing world records (925), being the state with most amount of coastline in the lower 48 (1,350 miles) and having more boats registered here than any other ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Events, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Accidents, Boating, Canal, Channel, Coast Guard, Collier, Collier County, Dive Flag, Diving, Dock, Education, Fishing, Fourth Of July, FWC, Life Jackets, Lobster Season, May…, Memorial Day, Mini Season, Naples, Paradise Coast, PFD, Prevention, PWC, Safety, Sandbar, Scallop Season, Scuba, Sea Grant, Snorkeling…, Summer, Swimming

Cervical Cancer Awareness and Prevention Strategies

by gwhitworth

July 10, 2020

Cervical cancer is a largely preventable cancer that affects women. The cervix is the part of the body that connects the uterus to the birth canal/vagina. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted virus that can lead to cervical cancer. ... READ MORE

Category: , Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Cancer, Healh, Prevention

Preventing the Spread of Germs and Viruses

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez

March 6, 2020

There are many germs, microorganisms and viruses in our environment. With a healthy immune system and cooking food to the proper temperature along with proper handwashing, we can usually fight off these germs and stay healthy. How do germs ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition,
Tags: 20 Seconds, Coronavirus, Cover Your Cough, Cover Your Sneeze, Food Safety, Handwashing, Lather Hands, Prevention, Proper Handwashing, Recommended Hand Washing Procedure, Scrub Hands, Soap And Water, Thoroughly Cook Meat And Eggs, Virus, Wash With Soap And Water, Wet Hands

Carpenter Bees Bore Problems

by Les Harrison

April 12, 2018

by Les Harrison There are certain sounds which cannot be ignored. They convey an immediate message which calls the listener to be alert and prepared. These noises, even here in the Florida panhandle, are uniquely distinct and are not likely ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Carpenter Bees, Home Damage, Insect Management, North Florida, Pest Control, Prevention, UF IFAS Extension, Woodpecker

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