Join us for an educational field day looking at the benefits of incorporating cool season forages into your pastures for winter grazing and supplementation. Lunch is being sponsored by Crop Protection Services. Space is limited please ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Farm Management, Livestock
Equine Colic Equine colic describes abdominal pain in horses that, in some cases, can lead to death if not treated. Many things can cause a horse to colic, and knowing the symptoms and causes can help horse owners better manage their horses ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Livestock
You finally made it. You’ve worked hard, made tough decisions and sacrifices and have been fortunate enough to realize your dream of one day owning a Florida Horse farm. Five acres or five hundred, it doesn’t matter the size or number of ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Farm Management, Livestock
The 2018 Florida Beef Cattle Short Course Program Committee and the Department of Animal Sciences would like to welcome you to this year’s Short Course. We look forward to this week every year in anticipation of delivering the premier educational ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, Livestock
Driving through Marion County, “Horse Capital of the World”, even in the depths of winter I am amazed at the beauty of the large commercial farms located here. A particular topic of interest to me and one that I feel could have a real economic ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock
Saturday afternoon May 2, 2009 just prior to the 135th running of the Kentucky Derby, much attention was given to the fact that "Mind That Bird" was hauled 1,700 miles in a horse trailer pulled by a pickup truck driven by his trainer, Chip Woolley. ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Livestock
Like the cornerstone of a building or the wheels of an automobile, the feet and legs serve as the foundation of the horse. Uniquely designed to support weight, resist wear, absorb tremendous shock, provide traction and assist in pumping blood, ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Livestock
It all started as I was getting ready to take my daughters and their two horses out of state (South Georgia) for another youth rodeo. I spent most of Friday morning running around town, filling up my truck, going to the store for drinks and ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Farm Management, Livestock
Even though horses are faster, stronger, and more competitive (as a whole) than at any other time in history, equine reproductive efficiency is the lowest of all domestic animals. For owners and managers whose primary concern is “settling” ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Farm Management, Livestock
“What is causing these large mounds of dirt in my pasture and how do I get rid of them? One of my yearlings stepped in one of the holes and twisted her ankle. I’ve tried dragging the pasture, but the mounds seem to come back overnight and ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease