Tag: Animal Sciences Department

Caring for the Older Horse: Common Problems and Solutions (AN253/AN253)

Horses often live into their late 20s and early 30s. But as the horse ages, its needs change, and additional care may be required to keep it as healthy as possible. This 5-page fact sheet addresses changes in the aging horse’s body that impact its requirements, along with possible ways to meet these requirements and solutions to problems that may occur. It was written by Edward L. Johnson, Kylee Jo Duberstein and Mark Shuffitt, and published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, October 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an253

Incorporating Growth Performance with Youth Market Hog Shows (AN257)

Florida, like many other states, has extensive youth swine exhibition programs but little to no commercial pork production. To remain relevant, the focus of these programs should be both educational and industry-applicable. By incorporating growth performance, youth swine shows can provide opportunities for education about growth performance and lean gain per day on test, and reward genetically superior animals. This 6-page fact sheet explains how such an exhibition program would work. Written by Chad Carr and Travis Arp. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, January 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an257

AN251 The Florida Bull Test 2009-2010

AN251, a 6-page fact sheet by G. Cliff Lamb, reports on this performance test and breeding soundness evaluation conducted in 2009-2010 — procedures, rules and regulations, results, and sale summary. Includes 2010-2011 test dates and a table of individual animal performance. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, October 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an251

AN252 Ultrasound and Carcass Merit of Youth Market Hogs

AN252, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Chad Carr, Dwain Johnson, and Mark Shuffitt, describes the process whereby ultrasound evaluation of the live animal can be used to predict fat thickness and loineye area to determine the carcass merit of youth market hogs. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, October 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an252

AN250 Educational Opportunity for Showing Market Animals by Breed

AN250, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Travis Arp, Chad Carr, and Warren Beeler, discusses the ongoing importance of junior livestock shows for the educational value and leadership opportunities they provide, and the challenges that need to be considered for continuing relevance. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, August 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an250

AN249 Dairy Business Analysis Project: 2008 Financial Summary

AN249, a 17-page illustrated report by A. De Vries, M. Sowerby, L. Ely, and R. Giesy, summarizes the financial performance of 14 dairy farms that participated in a 2008 survey. It is intended for general use by dairy farmers, the allied industry, government, and educational professionals. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, August 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an249

AN248 Custom Exempt Red Meat and/or Poultry Slaughter Facilities in Florida

AN248, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Chad Carr and Larry Eubanks, discusses custom exempt slaughter facilities in Florida, and how these facilities differ from other meat processing facilities. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, July 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an248

AN243 Forage Mineral Concentrations in Grazed, Warm-Season Bahiagrass Pastures in Florida

AN243, a 4-page fact sheet by Bob Myer, Lee McDowell, Cheryl Mackowiak, and Ann Blount, discusses the concentrations of forage minerals in bahiagrass pastures for beef cattle, to determine adequate mineral levels and use of mineral supplements. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, July 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an243

AN244 Winter Feed Estimator: A Practical Tool for the Beef Cow-Calf Producer

AN244, a 3-page fact sheet by Mark Warren, Ed Jennings, and Matt Hersom, provides a simple approach for estimating dry matter feed requirements of the beef herd and then converting those requirements into an estimate of required hay or silage round rolls. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, June 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an244

AN237 Introduction to Pasture-Raised Poultry: Maximizing Foraging Behavior

AN237, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Brad Burbaugh, Elena Toro, and Abel Gernat, discusses foraging behavior, pasture management, pasture rotation, and other benefits of foraging. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, April 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an237

AN241 Wet Brewers Grains for Beef Cattle

AN241, a 4-page fact sheet by Megan Thomas, Matt Hersom, Todd Thrift, and Joel Yelich, describes this by-product of the beer-brewing industry — feed characterstics, considerations for use, and feeding guidelines. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an241

AN240 Florida Cracker Cattle

AN240, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Jorge R. Rey, describes this small to moderately-sized breed of cattle descended from the original cattle brought to Florida by the Spanish in the 1500s — history, breed characteristics, beef, organizations, and contacts. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an240

AN239 Basic Guide for the Backyard Chicken Flock

AN239, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Derek L. Barber, provides basic information for small-farm owners about brooding, housing, feed and water, nesting, breeds of chickens, and hatcheries, for starting a backyard flock. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, April 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an239

AN188 Total Protein Requirements of Beef Cattle III: Match the Diet to the Cattle Requirements

Revised! AN188, a 3-page fact sheet by Matt Hersom and Jeffrey N. Carter, provides realistic examples from different productive states to demonstrate the function of rumen microorganisms and the differences in the nutrient profile of feedstuffs. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, April 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an188

AN167 Total Protein Requirements of Beef Cattle I: The Rumen and Microorganisms

Revised! AN167, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Matt Hersom and Jeffrey N. Carter, describes the unique role of microorganisms in the nutrition of beef cattle and other ruminants. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, April 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an167

AN168 Total Protein Requirement of Beef Cattle II: Protein Components

Revised! AN168, a 3-page fact sheet by Matt Hersom and Jeffrey N. Carter, provides information on protein components and the qualitative differences in the value of the protein in various feedstuffs. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, April 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an168