by Doug Mayo | Aug 24, 2012
Cliff Lamb, UF/IFAS Beef Reproduction Specialist, NFREC Overview Estrous synchronization and artificial insemination (AI) are reproductive management tools that have been available to beef producers for over 30 years. Synchronization of the estrous cycle has the...
by Jennifer Bearden | Aug 24, 2012
The peak of hurricane season is weeks away. Here are a few helpful tips to prepare a livestock operation for a tropical storm or hurricane. Livestock are safer in a large pasture free of debris. Barns can easily fail during a storm, leaving the animals injured,...
by Les Harrison | Jul 20, 2012
Rains in Wakulla County and the remainder of the Big Bend region have been generally sufficient to support hay production and pasture growth. Since Tropical Storm Debby, Wakulla County has received consistant rain with scattered showers in the area. Some area hay...
by Les Harrison | Jul 13, 2012
Tropical Storm Debby brought much needed rain to Wakulla County and the Big Bend region. Many, but not all, pastures, paddocks and hayfields have absorbed the moisture. Scattered showers since TS Debby’s deluge have kept forage production going since the 20 plus...