Marion County is notably the Horse Capital of The World, and even as a state, Florida is ranked among the highest in terms of equine numbers. Check out the economic impact of the equine industry in Florida. This… Read More
As residents of Florida, we know there is a chance each year we could experience the discomforts associated with the aftermath of hurricane winds and it is important to be prepared. Having lived in Florida for over 30… Read More
Join us on Thursday, May 16, 2019 for an information packed session on caring for your goats and sheep. Topics will include nutritional requirements, common diseases of small ruminants, pasture management, toxic weeds and plants, marketing for meat,… Read More
Horseback Riders are out on the trail year round. It is important to take proactive steps in order to have a fun and safe trail riding experience. Check out the edition of the Horse Herald below to learn… Read More
Horseback Riders are out on the trail year round. It is important to take proactive steps in order to have a fun and safe trail riding experience. Check out the edition of the Horse Herald below to learn… Read More
We are ditching the cooler weather of winter and jumping in to the beginning of our warm-season. Spring is the time to be focusing on prepping your pastures for optimal grass production. Hopefully in the past year you… Read More
The Central Florida Livestock Agents Group presents the 2019 Pasture School on Thursday, April 25, 2019 starting at 8 a.m. Topics will include farm equipment for grazing systems, pasture establishment, principles and selection of herbicides, cool season forages,… Read More
Join us on April 27, 2019 for our Equine Best Management Practices (BMP) Applied Research Field Day. You will learn how to compost efficiently, talk to experts to create your own compost system for your horse farm. Half-day… Read More
Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM) EPM is a neurological disease caused by parasitic protozoans that cross the blood brain barrier and infect the nervous system. This disease has hit close to home several times in the past year and… Read More
Cushings Disease also known as Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) is one of the most common diseases in horses over 15 years old.
