The University of Florida announced a $9.5 million estate gift establishing the Carrie W. Earls Mosquito and Pest Eradication in Beef Cattle Fund, supporting work across UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM).
Researchers will focus on improving pest control strategies, reducing disease risks and helping cattle producers limit economic losses, particularly in pest-prone regions like Florida. Across UF/IFAS the funds specifically benefit the UF/IFAS Department of Entomology and Nematology. At the College of Veterinary Medicine, funds will support the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences and CVM’s Veterinary Extension.
“We will be able to use these funds from day one to support Florida cattle producers and their herds, especially in light of the resurging threat of the devastating New World screwworm,” said Andrew Short, professor and chair of the UF/IFAS Department of Entomology and Nematology.
To learn more, please visit UF News.
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