by Doug Mayo | Jul 12, 2019
This week’s featured video was produced by the Panhandle Ag Extension Team’s own Cheryl Mackowiak, Soil Specialist and Doug Mayo, Jackson County Extension Director. Last summer as a demonstration for the Grazing Management Field Day, Dr. Mackowiak...
by Doug Mayo | Jun 3, 2019
Regrettably, Hurricane Season is upon us once again, so Florida livestock producers need to start planning for the major hurricane that could make a direct hit on your ranch. I also know that disaster preparation is only one notch above succession planning, at the...
by Doug Mayo | Apr 26, 2019
The Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Florida is conducting a voluntary research survey of Florida horse owners regarding the use of genetic testing in horse management, and opinions of equine genetic testing and its availability. We hope that you...
by Jennifer Bearden | Apr 5, 2019
Toxic plants are a common concern of many livestock owners. Under most circumstances livestock will avoid eating toxic plants but sometimes conditions are right for consumption to occur. Conditions when animals are more likely to consume toxic plants include: Toxic...
by Doug Mayo | Mar 8, 2019
Carissa Wickens, UF/IFAS Equine Specialist — Paying Attention to Horse Behavior Learning how to recognize changes in behavior, and how to address behavioral problems appropriately is extremely important to ensuring your horse’s health and well-being, and to...
by Les Harrison | Mar 1, 2019
The calendar and thermometer indicate the return of consistent warm weather is arriving soon. With it come forage production for grazing and hay, and the many weeds which create an assortment of problems. Included is Creeping indigo, Indigofera spicata, a weed with...
