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...
by external | Jul 28, 2023
Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist The USDA July Cattle report showed that the U.S. beef cow herd continued to decline through the first half of the year. The July 1 beef cow inventory was 29.4 million head, down 2.6...
by Doug Mayo | Jul 21, 2023
This week’s featured video was published by the University of Florida’s Animal Science Department to share time-lapse video of early development of a bovine embryo. Researchers at the University of Florida are studying embryo development to learn ways to...
by Doug Mayo | Jul 14, 2023
This week’s featured video was produced by Haygain Hay Steamers to introduce their product line. Many horses, especially older ones, suffer from respiratory issues. According to Haygain, steaming hay prior to feeding can reduce up to 99% of the respirable...
by Ray Bodrey | Jun 30, 2023
Today, it seems more and more of a struggle to keep hives healthy. Diseases, parasites, exposure to pesticides, and even bear encounters are just some of the issues that beekeepers seem to constantly battle. You can add undesirable plants to that list, as well. Yes,...
by Marcelo Wallau | Jun 30, 2023
Marcelo Wallau, Forage Extension Specialist, and Ashely Kuhn, Extension Program Specialist The Top Rancher Challenge is an initiative of the UF/IFAS Livestock and Forage Extension Teams, and 4-H. The program debuted in 2022. The challenge is a fun way to engage with...
