Category: Livestock

VM-171/VM133 Methods of Large Animal Carcass Disposal in Florida

VM-171, a 4-page fact sheet by J.K. Shearer, Max Irsik and Ed Jennings, describes for livestock producers several methods of carcass disposal — burial, composting, tissue digestion, incineration, and rendering. Includes references. Published by the UF College of Veterinary Medicine — Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VM133

VM-172/VM134 Equine Strangles: Signs of Disease, Management and Prevention

VM-172, a 4-page fact sheet by Amanda M. House, describes this bacterial infection of the upper airway and lymph nodes which is highly contagious in horse populations — clinical signs, complications, diagnosis, treatment, management, vaccination, and prevention. Includes references. Published by the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VM134

VM173/VM135 Sepsis, Failure of Passive Transfer, and Fluid Therapy in Calves

VM-173, a 5-page fact sheet by Amanda M. House, Max Irsik and Jan K. Shearer, describes septicemia and neonatal infection in calves, how to ensure adequate passive antibody transfer as a preventative health measure, and how to manage fluid therapy for dehydrated calves. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Veterinary Medicine, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VM135

AN208 What is the Economic Impact of Infertility in Beef Cattle?

AN208, a 3-page fact sheet by G. Cliff Lamb, Carl Dahlen, and Mary Maddox, describes the problem of infertility, how cattle producers can calculate the impact on their own operations, factors that contribute to infertility, and total cost to Florida beef producers. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN208

AN-204/AN204 Custom and Retail Exempt Meat Processing

AN204, a 4-page fact sheet by Chad Carr, Larry Eubanks, and Ryan Dijkhuis, explains the exemptions for custom and retail exempt meat processors, and also covers Florida Sunshine Law
specific to meat processors. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, September 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN204

FE731/FE731 Economic Contributions of the Dairy Farming and Dairy Product Manufacturing Industries in the Southeast United States in 2005

FE731, a 32-page analysis by Thomas J. Stevens, Alan W. Hodges, W. David Mulkey, and Richard L. Kilmer, estimates the economic contributions of the dairy farm production and dairy product manufacturing industries in five southeastern states (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee) during 2005. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE731

AN203/AN203 USDA Inspected Livestock Slaughter Facilities in Florida

AN203, a 3-page ilustrated fact sheet by Chad Carr, Larry Eubanks, and Ryan Dijkhuis, provides a comprehensive list of USDA inspected meat animal slaughter facilities in Florida. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN203

ENY751/IN770 Avian Influenza A virus: Bird Flu

ENY-715, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Chelsea T. Smartt and C. Roxanne Connelly, provides information about the A strain of the influenza virus in a question-and-answer format. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN770

SL259/SS483 Dealing With High Fertilizer Costs in Forage Production Systems

SL-259, a 4-page fact sheet by M.L. Silveira, J.M. Vendramini, P.J. Hogue and J.F. Selph, addresses important issues relative to fertilizer efficiency and suggests alternatives for reducing fertilizer use and reducing production costs for forage production. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS483

ENY-743S/IN769 Lengua Azul

ENY-743S, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Jorge R. Rey, Walter J. Tabachnick, Chelsea T. Smartt, and C. Roxanne Connelly, is the Spanish language version of ENY-743/IN768 Bluetongue. It answers common questions about this viral disease of ruminant livestock transmitted by biting midges, the virus, clinical signs of bluetongue, economic impact, transmission, diagnosis, cure, distribution, presence in Florida, and prevention. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN769

VM170/VM132 Developing a Vaccination and Deworming Program for the Adult Horse

VM-170, a 4-page fact sheet by Amanda M. House, provides horse owners with guidelines to follow in developing an individualized health maintenance program with the veterinarian. It provides an overview of basic vaccination guidelines and diseases and provides guidelines for prevention and control of parasites. Includes references. Published by the UF College of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, May 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VM132

AN131/AN131 Early Weaning: a Management Alternative for Florida Beef Cattle Producers

Revised! AN-131, a 9-page illustrated fact sheet by John Arthington, describes this management practice involving the permanent separation of the cow and calf when the calf is 70 to 90 days of age. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, May 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN131

SS AGR 303/AG310 Mulato (Brachiaria sp.)

SS-AGR-303, a 4-page fact sheet by J. Vendramini, U. Inyang, B. Sellers, L.E. Sollenberger and M. Silveira, describes the this apomictic hybrid of brachiaragrass with good growing potential for Florida pastures. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, May 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG310

VM-167/VM117 Emergency Considerations for Beef Cattle

VM-167, a 5-page illustrated guide by Max Irsik and Todd Thrift, provides a general overview of beef cattle handling, care, and health concerns which may be associated with a natural disaster such as a hurricane. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Veterinary Medicine-Large Animal Clinical Sciences, May 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VM117

AN201/AN201 Corn Gluten Feed for Beef Cattle

AN-201, a 4-page fact sheet by Bob Myer and Matt Hersom, provides beef cattle producers with basic information about this co-product of wet-corn milling industry that is readily available in the southeastern USA — utilization, considerations for use, and feeding guidelines. Includes references and a table of typical nutrient composition of corn gluten feed (CGF). Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, April 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN201

AN086/AN086 Essential Trace Minerals for Grazing Cattle in Florida

Revised! AN086, an 8-page fact sheet by John D. Arthington, reviews trace minerals that are recognized as deficient in Florida grazing cattle and that are important considerations in supplementation programs, supplementation, and analysis of herd trace mineral status. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, May 2008.

ENY-743/IN768 Bluetongue

ENY-743, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Walter J. Tabachnick, Chelsea T. Smartt, and C. Roxanne Connelly, answers common questions about this viral disease of ruminant livestock transmitted by biting midges, the virus, clinical signs of bluetongue, economic impact, transmission, diagnosis, cure, distribution, presence in Florida, and prevention. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, April 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN768

AN196/AN196: Dairy Business Analysis Project: 2006 Financial Summary

AN196, a 13-page illustrated report by A. De Vries, R. Giesy, L. Ely, M. Sowerby, B. Broaddus, and C. Vann, summarizes the financial performance of 22 dairy farms that participated in a 2006 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 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN196