Horse Owner Hurricane Preparedness Survey

Horse Owner Hurricane Preparedness Survey

– Maggie Nelson, University of Florida, Senior Animal Science Student, and Carissa Wickens, UF/IFAS Horse Extension Specialist University of Florida, Senior Animal Sciences Student, Maggie Nelson is conducting her College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS)...
Salt for Horses: A Simple Solution to Summer Health Support

Salt for Horses: A Simple Solution to Summer Health Support

Brett Capra, University of Florida, Senior in Animal Sciences & UF/IFAS Extension Intern with Kalyn Waters, UF/IFAS Extension Holmes County, and Carissa Wickens, UF/IFAS Horse Extension Specialist When it’s hot outside, horses will sweat a lot to help keep cool....
The Use of Drones in Pasture Weed Management

The Use of Drones in Pasture Weed Management

  Dr. Brent Sellers and Dr. Tenzy Mncube, UF/IFAS Range Cattle Reserch and Education Center, Ona Aerial pesticide applications are not new to the agriculture industry, but this type of application has increased in popularity due to improved technology of unmanned...
Thrush in Horses

Thrush in Horses

  Amanda Masholie, Sustainable Ag & Small Farms Extension Agent, UF/IFAS Extension Walton County   Thrush is a problem many horse owners encounter that can be a challenge as it affects overall hoof health and soundness.  Thrush is a more common issue in...