Let’s talk about a different sort of border patrol. This border patrol is critical to the health and well-being of our livestock. In 1906, mounted patrol inspectors started riding the border between Mexico and the US as part of the Cattle ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & Disease
Sometimes we can get complacent and forget why we do things. A Coggins test in horses is one of those things. We know that it is a requirement in Florida to have a current negative Coggins test (within the last 12 months) in order to: ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock,
Sunn hemp is a fast growing, warm season, annual legume. It grows 6-7 feet tall. Sunn hemp can tolerate a wide range of soil pH (5.0-8.4). It is native to India and Pakistan. The University of Hawaii and USDA NRCS, together, ... READ MORE
Category: Livestock, Wildlife
Most times, livestock will avoid eating toxic plants but sometimes conditions are right for consumption to occur. Conditions when animals may consume toxic plants include: Toxic plants are cut and baled in hay, Hungry animals with limited ... READ MORE
Category: Livestock
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) is a disease that is transmitted by mosquitoes. EEE most often infects horses but can infect humans. There is no vaccine for humans and approximately 1/3 of those infected die of the disease. The majority ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & DiseaseT-Shirt Design Contest Deadline is Feb. 27th For more information about this contest, Area A Shirt Contest 2017. Horse Qualification Forms are due to the county extension office ASAP. It can also be emailed to vgraham@co.okaloosa.fl.us. Rulebooks ... READ MORE
Category: Events, LivestockThe Okaloosa County Extension Office will be hosting an Equine Health and Management Workshop. January 30, 2017 6-9PM Okaloosa County Extension Office 3098 Airport Road Crestview, FL We will be demonstrating how we perform Fecal Egg Counts ... READ MORE
Category: Events, LivestockHave a child that is interested in Livestock/Agriculture Judging? We will be holding classroom clinics to teach kids about Livestock/Agriculture Judging during the month of September and October. The best part is we will then compete as a team ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, LivestockWe will be holding the first showmanship clinic for poultry, rabbits, goats, and lambs on Monday, September 7, at the Baker Arena starting at 3:00 p.m. Dr. Reese Williamson will be on hand for health certificates if you need one for your animal. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Events, Livestock