by Kalyn Waters | Jan 17, 2025
It’s cold outside, and we are all working to keep our livestock in the best condition possible as we head into another week of our own version of the “Arctic in the Southeast!” Meanwhile, cattle and other livestock tend to do well in the cold. One of the ways we...
by jbittar | Dec 20, 2024
Monalisa Lima, Ameer Megahed, Alireza Shahraki, João Bittar, DVM, MSc., PhD., UF Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, and Lauren Butler, UF/IFAS Extension Okeechobee County Introduction The rapid proliferation of certain toxic microorganisms...
by external | Nov 22, 2024
Source: American Horse Council Bulletin – 10/7/24 Revisions to the Horse Protection Act Effective February 1, 2025. The American Horse Council (AHC) is releasing this advisory to inform members of important changes to the Horse Protection Act (HPA). AHC asks...
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 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 Mark Mauldin | Oct 4, 2024
Weed ID, product selection & rate, equipment calibration & product delivery, and application timing are all interconnected – failure to address any of these practices can lead to less-than-optimal results from a herbicide application. – Weed ID Know...