by ndilorenzo | Nov 15, 2024
The North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) will be selling 25 bred heifers from the Beef Unit herd in groups of five per lot, at the Beef Unit Sale Pavilion, on Monday, December 9, 2024. The Silent Auction bids will open at 10:00 AM Central time,...
by Hannah Baker | Nov 8, 2024
Every month, USDA releases a Cattle on Feed Report that summarizes how many cattle are on feed, the weights of these cattle, how long they are being fed, and so on. Every quarter, the number of cattle on feed is broken down by steers and heifers. The October report...
by external | Nov 8, 2024
Alex Cozzitorto, Texas A&M AgriLife Today – November 4, 2024 For ranch horses, a forage-based diet is not just a recommendation; it’s essential for their health, energy and overall performance. Understanding their unique digestive system helps highlight why...
by external | Nov 8, 2024
Pete Hansen, UF/IFAS Dairy Reproductive Biology Specialist The slick hair mutation is a naturally occurring modification in the prolactin receptor gene that causes cattle to have unusually short hair. The mutation is a dominant trait, so cattle that inherit one or two...
by Doug Mayo | Nov 1, 2024
Source: Proceedings of the 2024 NFREC Beef & Forage Field Day, Doug Mayo, UF/IFAS Extension Jackson County, and David Thomas, NFREC Beef Unit Manager Most ranches in the Southeast have the goal of producing or buying 4-6 round bales of hay or equivalent...
by Ben Hoffner | Nov 1, 2024
Come learn from experts about pasture preparation for winter forages and supplemental feeding. Topics of discussion will include pasture preparations for winter forages, winter forage varieties, and supplemental winter feeding. The program will be held November 12,...
