Tabaski (or Aïd el-Kebir), called the "Festival of the Sacrifice," is an Islamic holiday celebrated worldwide each year. It honors the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God’s command. In commemoration ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Livestock, UF/IFAS Research
The University of Florida will hold its first Small Ruminant Short Course September 16 and17. The event is a collaboration among UF/IFAS Extension, the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, the UF/IFAS agronomy department, and the UF/IFAS department ... READ MORE
Category: Livestock, UF/IFAS Research
Internal parasites are a problem that impact all types of livestock, especially small ruminants such as goats and sheep. Haemonchus Contortus, commonly known as barber’s pole worm or stomach worm is one of the major internal parasites that ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & Disease