by Doug Mayo | Mar 1, 2024
This week’s featured video was produced by the Florida Department of Agriculture to be shared at the award ceremony for Dr. Sandra TenBroeck’s , 2023 Woman of the Year in Agriculture recognition, at the Florida State Fair. Dr. TenBroeck has been a faculty...
by Doug Mayo | Dec 8, 2023
This week’s featured video was published by Shade Haven to highlight their portable livestock shade equipment. Shade is very important for managing heat stress in grazing cattle. Shade Haven’s portable shades allow producers to move shade to where the...
by Saundra TenBroeck | Oct 27, 2023
Saundra TenBroeck, UF/IFAS State Extension Horse Specialist, Department of Animal Sciences Heading into winter months, cold weather can lead to a higher incidence of impaction colic. Understanding the challenges that come with the changing of seasons allows us to...
by external | Oct 27, 2023
On October 19th, Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) announced Dr. Saundra TenBroeck as the 2023 Woman of the Year in Agriculture. “I am honored to announce Dr. Saundra TenBroeck as...
by wickens carissa | Aug 25, 2023
Carissa Wickens, UF/IFAS Extension Equine Specialist Horses in Florida that live a predominantly sedentary lifestyle are categorized as horses at maintenance (i.e., the physiological state that involves maintaining daily bodily functions such as metabolism...
by Jennifer Bearden | Jul 28, 2023
In Florida, the hot and humid climate can make it challenging to keep horse’s hooves healthy. Microorganisms thrive in warm and wet environments and can cause infections. Here are some basic hoof care tips for Florida horses: Regular Trimming – schedule regular...
