As USDA Halts Animal Imports, UF Experts Explain New World Screwworm Risk to Florida Livestock Producers
Meridith Bauer, UF/IFAS Public Relations Specialist The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is urging veterinarians, livestock producers, and animal health professionals to remain vigilant about recognizing signs and symptoms of the New...
Water Considerations for Horses
In warmer temperatures, water is the single most important nutrient input for your equine partners.
Livestock Owners are Encouraged to be on the Lookout for New World Screwworm in the Wake of Outbreaks in Central America
New World Screwworm (NWS), Cochliomyia hominivorax is a type of fly found throughout the world. When Screwworm fly larvae (maggots) burrow into the flesh of a living animal, they cause serious, often deadly damage to the animal. NWS can infest livestock, pets,...
Soil Testing, a Key Component of Panhandle Pasture Management
Effective soil fertility management is an essential practice for livestock producers in Florida’s Panhandle who want to efficiently enhance forage production. Regular soil testing provides valuable insights into the amount of plant available nutrients in the...