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How a Potential Cattle Disease Outbreak Could Impact the Industry: The Economic Considerations

by Alena Poulin
August 26, 2024

In 2023, the average person in the United States consumed about 57.6 pounds of beef. Although that number is projected to decrease slightly in 2024, beef remains a major part of the American diet and the American economy. However, like many ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Cattle Industry, Florida Cattle, Food And Resource Economics, Food And Resource Economics Research, FRE Lunch Podcast, Undergraduate Research, United States Cattle, Zoonotic Diseases

Highly Pathogenic Bird Flu and its potential impact on Florida Livestock

by Jonael Bosques
May 3, 2024

The production of food and fiber is an extremely risky endeavor. Farmers and ranchers are at the mercy of the elements. Mark Twain said it best: “Farming is simply gambling with dirt”. Taking calculated risks and preventive measures can ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Agriculture, Beef, Cattle, Extension, Farming, Florida, Health, Livestock, Ranch, UF-IFAS, Zoonotic Diseases

More than just a nuisance: Why we should invest in managing mosquito populations

by Jonael Bosques
February 28, 2024

The cool weather we are enjoying will be gone before you know it. Accompanying the warm weather comes the buzzing and biting of mosquitoes. Florida's warm, humid climate provides a breeding haven for mosquitoes, making them a constant nuisance ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Livestock, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Disease, Florida, Health, Integrated Pest Management, Livestock, Mosquito, Pest Control, Rural, Zoonotic Diseases

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