by Evan Anderson | Nov 13, 2015
As temperatures in North Florida grow colder, honey bees will need some special attention. There are a number of management considerations local beekeepers need to be aware of. Weather and Temperature During the winter, honeybees are less able to gather enough food to...
by Doug Mayo | Nov 6, 2015
Chris Prevatt, UF/IFAS Livestock Economist The August 2016 Feeder Cattle futures contract made a $13.20/cwt. price improvement during October. Based on this futures price increase, August Feeder Cattle revenues increased by approximately $99.00/hd. ($13.20/cwt. * 7.5...
by external | Oct 30, 2015
Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist Body condition score at calving is the single most important trait determining when a cow resumes heat cycles and therefore when she is likely to re-conceive for the next calf crop. However, it...
by Saundra TenBroeck | Oct 16, 2015
Lame in the mouth Head bob is a widely recognized indicator of lameness as a horse will lift the head in order to shift weight off a lame foreleg as it strikes the ground. A horse with a loose tooth or retained cap may show a similar behavior, raising the head in...
by Cliff Lamb | Oct 9, 2015
Cliff Lamb, University of Florida – North Florida Research and Education Center, Marianna, FL Estrous synchronization (ES) and artificial insemination (AI) are reproductive management tools that have been available to beef producers for over 50 years. Synchronization...
by Mark Mauldin | Oct 9, 2015
While these recent “cool” snaps have provided a welcome break from the summer heat, they bring with them a reminder that production from perennial pasture grasses are slowing down and will soon be dormant for the winter. Deciding how to meet the nutritional needs of...
