Is Calf Shrink a Big Deal?

Is Calf Shrink a Big Deal?

by | Sep 16, 2016

Perhaps weaning time has come and gone on your operation, but did you consider how much potential profit was lost because of shrink in the calves you sold? Shrink in beef calves is weight loss due to stress that occurs from the time an animal leaves one location and...

September Cattle & Forage Management Reminders

by | Sep 2, 2016

UF/IFAS Beef Cattle & Forage Specialists, and County Extension Agents serving the Florida Panhandle worked to develop a basic management calendar for cattle producers.  The purpose of this calendar is to provide reminders for management techniques with similar...
Time to Order Cool-Season Forage Seeds

Time to Order Cool-Season Forage Seeds

by | Aug 19, 2016

Jose Dubeux – University of Florida – NFREC Forage Management Specialist Have you booked your seeds for cool-season pastures? Fall is rapidly approaching, so it is time to book your cool-season forage seeds. Cool-season forages represent a great opportunity to...
New Rules for Medicated Feed Go Into Effect in January

New Rules for Medicated Feed Go Into Effect in January

by | Aug 5, 2016

On January 1, 2017 medicated feeds for livestock will no longer be sold “over-the-counter” (OTC) through feed dealers. Under the direction of the US Food and Drug Administration, feeds that include antimicrobial drugs will be transitioning to Veterinary...

New Website for Interstate Cattle Transportation Rules

by | Aug 5, 2016

Interstate Movement of Cattle The National Institute of Animal Agriculture (NIAA) and the United States Animal Health Association (USAHA) have partnered together to create a website, InterstateLivestock.com,  which provides current rules and regulations for anyone...