AN246, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Jorge R. Rey, is the Spanish language version of AN240: Florida Cracker Cattle. It 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, July 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an246
Category: Livestock
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
AN242 Effect of Sexed Semen on Dairy Heifer Supply from 2006 to 2012
AN242, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by Albert De Vries, describes the estimated impact of the use of sexed semen on the national dairy heifer supply. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an242
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
SSAGR87/AG267 Forage Grass Tolerance to Pasture Herbicides
Revised! SS-AGR-87, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Brent A. Sellers and Jason A. Ferrell, describes the tolerance of forage cultivars grown in Florida to herbicides currently registered for use in pastures. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ag267
AN238 What Does It Cost to Develop a Replacement Heifer?
AN238, a 3-page fact sheet by Matt Hersom, Todd Thrift, and Joel Yelich, highlights the important considerations, requirements, and inputs for developing a replacement heifer. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, April 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an238
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
VM177/VM139 Colic in Horses
VM-177, a 4-page fact sheet by Amanda M. House, discusses this disease symptom which is the number one cause of death in horses, what it is and what things cause it, gastric ulcers, treatment and prevention. Includes references. Published by the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VM139
VM140 Early Weaning of Calves
VM140, a 3-page fact sheet by Max Irsik, describes proper management practices for separating calves as young as 45 days from their dams. Includes references. Published by the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VM140
VM141 Pinkeye in Beef Cattle
VM141, a 3-page fact sheet by Max Irsik, describes this common disease of beef cattle that is associated with significant economic losses — causes, transmission, clinical signs, treatment, and prevention. Includes references. Published by the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VM141
VM142 Understanding Recurrent Airway Obstruction (RAO) in the Horse
VM142, a 3-page fact sheet by Amanda M. House, describes this asthma-like condition in horses, how it is detected, and how it is treated. Includes references. Published by the UF College of Veterinary Medicine-Large Animal Clinical Sciences, August 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VM142
AN225 Distiller Grains for Beef Cattle Feeding
AN225, a 3-page fact sheet by Bob Myer and Travis Maddock, describes these co-products of ethanol production which are commonly sold as livestock feed — its nutrient composition and issues with using it as feed. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, September 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN225
AN231 Assessing Efficiency for the Beef Cow
AN231, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Travis D. Maddock and G. Cliff Lamb, helps beef producers better understand what drives efficiency for the beef breeding herd. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, February 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an231
AN233 Managing Beef Cow Efficiency
AN233, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Travis D. Maddock and G. Cliff Lamb, discusses three key points for managing beef cow efficiency — cow weight, milking potential, and body condition score.
Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, February 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an233
AN234 Perennial Peanut: Forage Nutritional Composition and Feeding Value
AN234, a 6-page fact sheet by Bob Myer, Lori Warren, Juliet Eckert, Dennis Hancock, Ann Blount, and Clay Olson, summarizes nutritional composition data and results of animal feeding studies, including studies with horses. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, February 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an234