Category: Livestock

AN216 The Florida Cracker Horse

AN216, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Jorge Rey, describes this small breed of saddle horse designated “Florida’s Heritage Horse” by the Florida Legislature in 2008 — breed characteristics, history, current status, and events. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN216

AN214 The Economics of Sexed Semen in Dairy Heifers and Cows

AN214, a 13-page fact sheet by Albert De Vries, summarizes the recent literature on sexed semen
use in dairy heifers and cows and evaluates the economics of the use of sexed semen in heifers and cows. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN214

AN213 Dairy Business Analysis Project: 2007 Financial Summary

AN213, a 19-page illustrated report by A. De Vries, R. Giesy, M. Sowerby, and L. Ely, summarizes the financial performance of 21 dairy farms that participated in a 2007 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, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN213

SSAGR71/AA255 Forage Grasses for Florida’s Organic Soils

Revised! SS-AGR-71, a 3-page fact sheet by I. V. Ezenwa, R. M. Muchovej and F. M. Pate, is part of the Florida Forage Handbook. It highlights the two forage grasses recommended for the fertile organic soils of the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) — St. Augustinegrass and Limpograss. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AA255

SSAGR319/AG329 Perennial Peanut: A Quick Reference

SS-AGR-319, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Yoana C. Newman, Cheryl L. Mackowiak, Ann R. Blount, and Jason Ferrell, summarizes key information about the use of this forage legume in Florida. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG329

EENY445/IN809 Drone fly, rat-tailed maggot Eristalis tenax (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Diptera: Syrphidae)

EENY-445, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Margaret Pfiester and Phillip E. Kaufman, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this hover fly that mimics the European honey bee and is adapted to living in polluted habitats — its distribution, description, life cycle, economic importance, and management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN809

SSAGR08/WG006 Weed Management in Pastures and Rangeland – 2009

Revised! SS-AGR-08, a 13-page fact sheet by B.A. Sellers and J.A. Ferrell, describes mechanical control, sanitation, chemical control, postemergence applications, and precautions to take when using phenoxy or benzoic acid herbicides. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, February 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WG006

EENY422/IN798 Little Blue Cattle Louse Solenopotes capillatus (Enderlein) (Insecta: Phthiraptera: Anoplura: Linognathidae)

EENY-422, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Kevyn J. Juneau and Phillip E. Kaufman, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes the smallest of the five sucking lice that feed on cattle, its distribution, description, biology, hosts, economic importance and management. Includes selected references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, February 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN798

AN210 Feedstuff Considerations for Feeding Bulls

AN210, a 3-page fact sheet by Matt Hersom and Todd Thrift, assists beef cattle producers in feedstuff selection, addressing the whole cottonseed and gossypol issue, and organic vs. inorganic mineral program. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, January 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN210

AN212 Cull Whole Peanuts as a Feed Supplement for Beef Cows

AN212, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Bob Myer and Gary Hill, presents the results of a two-year study conducted at NFREC in Marianna, Florida to evaluate raw whole cull peanuts as a potential protein and energy supplement feed for beef cows. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, January 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN212

AN187 The Impact of Water Quality on Beef Cattle Health and Performance

AN187, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Megan N. Brew, Jeffrey Carter, and Mary K. Maddox, discusses common contaminants of drinking water and how to evaluate drinking water management practices. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences,
November 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN187

VM-174/VM136 Investigating Vaccination Failure in Poultry Flocks

VM-174, a 5-page fact sheet by Gary D. Butcher and Mojtaba Yegani, discusses disease management in poultry, why vaccination is used and reasons why a vacccine may fail to protect the flock. Includes references. Published by the UF College of Veterinary Medicine Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, November 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VM136

VM176/VM138 Biosecurity for the Poultry Industry

VM-176, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Gary Butcher and Mojtaba Yegani, describes issues surrounding biosecurity for poultry operations, and important considerations for designing a comprehensive biosecurity program. Published by the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department, January 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VM138

VM174/VM137 The Role of Humans in Poultry Disease Outbreaks

VM174, a 3-page fact sheet by Gary Butcher and Mojtaba Yegani, focuses on the roles people may play in the occurrence of diseases in commercial poultry operations and what should be done to reduce or minimize the effects of this potential risk factor. Published by the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VM137

SS-AGR-314/AG320 Florida Pusley Control in Pastures

Figure 1. Seedling Florida pusley.
SS-AGR-314, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Brandon Fast, Jason Ferrell, and Brent Sellers, describes this common broadleaf weed found in pastures, cultivated fields, waste areas, and roadsides throughout Florida. Includes a tables detailing the efficacy of various herbicides at 2, 4, and 8 weeks, and approximate cost. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, October 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG320

AN211 Nutritional Management of Bulls

AN211, a 6-page fact sheet by Matt Hersom and Todd Thrift, defines several nutritional time frames in the lifespan of a bull to ensure appropriate nutritional management for long-term reproductive success of the beef cow herd. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, October 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN211

AN206 The Effects of Chilling Temperature of Bone-in Fully-Cooked Hams on Microbial Growth and Shelf Life

AN206, a 4-page fact sheet by C. Chad Carr and Larry Eubanks, reports the results of a study to determine the effect of not meeting the USDA’s suggested standard for chilling on the microbial growth and retail acceptability of bone-in, fully-cooked hams. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, October 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN206

SS-AGR-308/AG314 Bermudagrass: Cultivars and Establishment

SS-AGR-308, a 3-page fact sheet by Joao Vendramini, describes varieties of this important warm-season perennial grass forage crop in Florida, with a short list of procedures to increase the success of bermudagrass establishment in areas formerly planted with bahiagrass. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG314