by Nick Simmons | Mar 15, 2024
The 2024 UF/IFAS Panhandle Small Ruminant Nutrition Workshop, held on March 12, 2024, was a huge success, attracting farmers, researchers, and industry professionals to discuss the latest advancements in small ruminant nutrition. This event was held at the University...
by Sally DeNotta | Mar 8, 2024
Sally DeNotta, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, UF College of Veterinary Medicine There has been a recent uptick in the number of horses affected by the disease commonly known as ‘Strangles’ in Florida. Horse owners need to be extra vigilant with disease prevention and biosecurity...
by external | Mar 1, 2024
The Soil Health Laboratory from the Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences Department at the University of Florida is offering a one-time, free soil health test for livestock producers in Florida. The primary goal of this initiative is to conduct a baseline survey of the...
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 Kalyn Waters | Feb 23, 2024
TWINS – they bring a mixed bag of emotions to cattleman’s mind! Yes, great we got two calves from one cow, but also thoughts of mixing bottles, a thin “milked-down” momma cow, and so much more spin through your mind. Not to add to the...
by Doug Mayo | Feb 23, 2024
The 2024 Northwest Florida Beef Cattle Conference & Trade Show was held in Marianna, Florida on February 14th. There were five educational presentations and a trade show with 22 booths with representatives who provided information about products and...