Tag: Livestock

Water Wednesdays Recap – Manure Management

by Yilin
November 3, 2020

Water Wednesdays in November focus on Agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs). Last week, we invited the Livestock Agent, Caitlin Bainum to give us an overview of manure management. "Adoption of agricultural BMPs is more important than ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Ag BMP, Caitlin Bainum, Composting, Livestock, Manure Management, UF IFAS Extension Water Agents, Water, Water RSA, Water Wednesdays, Yilin Zhuang

Watering Systems for Rotational Grazing

by JK Yarborough
March 24, 2020

Rotational grazing is a tool that can help increase forage production and average daily gain. But rotational grazing comes with more management planning. One of the biggest factors that determine the feasibility of rotational grazing is actually ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Agriculture, Average Daily Gain Increase, Forage Production Increase, Livestock, Ocextension, Rotational Grazing, Water

4-H Members Learn Opportunities in Veterinary Medicine

by cwoodard
June 28, 2018

4-H Veterinary Camp Last week 25 Seminole County 4-H members toured veterinary hospitals, learned about the admissions requirements to veterinary school, and participated in hand on learning labs. These learning activities were a part of ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, AGRICULTURE, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, College Of Veterinary Medicine, Horses, Livestock, Seminole County 4-H, Zoo

Dealing with the Florida “Cold”

by JK Yarborough
January 29, 2018

Though freezing weather isn't a common occurrence here, it does happen. Here are a few tips on dealing with livestock in colder weather. At the onset of cooler weather, animals feel more frisky and energetic. If riding a horse, be prepared ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources
Tags: Freeze, Livestock, Weather

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