Equine Laminitis Laminitis is caused by disruption of the blood flow to the laminae tissue, a connective tissue that holds the pedal (coffin) bone to the hoof wall. After enough of the laminae tissue has died, the coffin bone will begin to ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & DiseaseHorse Vaccinations There are many vaccinations available for horse owners to better protect their animals from diseases. In the fact-sheet below, a general description and guideline is given for common vaccines, but owners should always consult ... READ MORE
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Herbicides to remove Crabgrass from Bermudagrass hay fields Although Crabgrass varieties can be an excellent source of forage or hay in a monoculture setting, when it invades Bermudagrass hayfields it presents a major problem to producers. ... READ MORE
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Introduction Feeding hay to livestock, including small ruminants and horses, is a common management practice in northeast Florida. Hay production is a large part of the agriculture economy and winters are cold enough to stop the growth of ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, LivestockCan producers use 2,4-D Amine in Pensacola Bahia fields used for seed protection? Producers use 2,4-D Amine to control annual, simple perennial. and creeping perennial broadleaf weeds in grass crops (small grains, turf, forage, corn, sorghum, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, TurfDeworming Horses Nearly everyone has heard of the growing issue of chemical-resistant internal parasites and how they can potentially impact an animal. In this fact-sheet, the importance of creating a deworming schedule based on fecal egg ... READ MORE
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Pokeweed, Phytolacca americana Common Pokeweed is a native perennial plant often found in pastures and fence rows. The large, fleshy taproot makes the plant more difficult to kill, so early control is beneficial. The stem is normally red ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease,Spiny Pigweed, Amaranthus spinosus Spiny pigweed, also called spiny amaranth, is an annual weed with hairless stems and leaves and a reddish tinge. Leaves are alternate and range from 1.5 to 2.5 inches in length, and there are two sharp spines ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & DiseaseHow do I control crabgrass in a Pensacola bahiagrass hay field? Answer: The best way to control crabgrass in bahiagrass is to increase all of the environmental factors that favor the growth of the bahiagrass. Unfortunately, there ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock,Perilla Mint, Perilla frutescens Perilla Mint is an escaped ornamental summer annual that grows in shaded areas up to a height of 2 feet. Leaves are simple and opposite, and can have a purple-green tint. All parts of the plant are toxic to ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Livestock, Pests & Disease