by Doug Mayo | Jan 15, 2021
This week’s featured video was published by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) to share the history of the Florida Cracker Horse. While much has been shared about the fact that cattle were first introduced to North America in...
by Doug Mayo | Jan 8, 2021
This week’s featured video was produced by Tom Pemberton Farm Life to share something new he added at his dairy. The Easy Swing and Totem Cow Brushes are sturdy enough to let cows and bulls scratch and rub to their hearts delight either in a barn or out in the...
by Samantha Wisely | Oct 16, 2020
Samantha Wisely, UF/IFAS Wildlife Disease Ecology Specialist – Florida Rabies Cases in 2020 Rabies is a deadly viral disease that can be prevented, but not cured. In Florida, raccoons and bats are the main source of rabies, but the virus can be transmitted to...
by Kalyn Waters | Sep 18, 2020
Typically this time of year, Dr. Ann Blount, UF/IFAS Forage Breeder, makes the rounds speaking to cattle producer groups about cool-season forages, however this year we cannot host in-person fall meetings. With that in mind, UF/UFAS Extension Holmes County and...
by external | Jul 24, 2020
Source: Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services News Release – Nine Florida Cases of EEE in Florida Horses The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is encouraging Florida’s horse community to be vigilant of Eastern...
by Saundra TenBroeck | Jul 10, 2020
Saundra TenBroeck, UF/IFAS State Extension Horse Specialist Whether you are a small breeder producing one or two foals a year, or a much larger commercial operation, weaning can be a challenging time for the mare, foal and manager. Many factors affect the when, how...
