scholarly journals Economic Importance of Genetic Improvements in Milk Production, Reproduction, and Productive Life

EDIS ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2005 (15) ◽  
Author(s):  
Albert De Vries
Keyword(s):  
Selection Index ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Animal Science ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Dairy Traits ◽  
Improvement Programs ◽  
Fat Yield ◽  
Genetic Evaluations ◽  
Economic Selection

Florida dairy producers have access to genetic evaluations for many dairy traits that are economically important. These traits are combined in economic selection indexes to rank bulls and cows for total profitability. The first economic selection index, introduced in 1971 by the USDA-Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory (USDA-AIPL) in Beltsville, MD, included only milk and fat yield. But other traits, such as the ability to get pregnant in time or to avoid culling, determine a cow's profitability as well. This document is AN158, one of a series of the Animal Science Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date November, 2005. 

scholarly journals Broiler Performance From Cull Eggs

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2003 (16) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gary D. Butcher ◽  
Amir H. Nilipour
Keyword(s):  
Common Sense ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Animal Science ◽  
Broiler Meat ◽  
Broiler Performance ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Commercial Broiler ◽  
Basic Concepts ◽  
Hatching Eggs

In a commercial broiler integration, the objective is to provide the best quality hatching eggs that produce the greatest number of quality chicks per hen housed. A properly managed hen can produce more than 180 eggs, which potentially can result in approximately 600 pounds of broiler meat. However, there exists great variation in the amount of meat produced per hen among integrations. Much of this difference can be traced back to how the eggs were managed during collection, storage, and incubation. The production goals of an integration can be achieved when basic concepts of optimum fertile egg selection and grading, plus common sense management, are considered. This document is VM125, one of a series of the Animal Science Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date April 29, 2002. VM125/VM092: Broiler Performance From Cull Eggs (ufl.edu)

scholarly journals Whole Cottonseed for Beef Cattle Rations

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2003 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert O. Myer
Keyword(s):  
Beef Cattle ◽  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Science Department ◽  
Original Publication ◽  
Animal Science ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Whole Cottonseed

This document is AN134, one of a series of the Animal Science Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date April 11, 2003. AN134/AN134: Whole Cottonseed for Beef Cattle Rations (ufl.edu)

scholarly journals Florida Dairy Farm Situation and Outlook 2005

EDIS ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2005 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Russ Giesy ◽  
Albert De Vries ◽  
Dave Bray ◽  
Dan Webb
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Farm ◽  
Dairy Herd ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Analysis Program ◽  
Animal Science ◽  
Cooperative Effort ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Business Analysis ◽  
Dairy Herd Improvement Association

The Dairy Business Analysis Program (DBAP) is a cooperative effort of the Universities of Florida and Georgia, Southeast Milk Inc., and Southeast Dairy Herd Improvement Association, Inc. (DHIA). This project annually surveys participating dairy farms about their revenues, expenses, and investments.  This document is DS179, one of a series of the Animal Science Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date July 11, 2005. 

scholarly journals Alternative Feeds for Beef Cattle

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2004 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert O. Myer ◽  
Mary B. Hall
Keyword(s):  
Beef Cattle ◽  
Crop Residues ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Animal Science ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Waste Products ◽  
Feeding Program ◽  
Alternative Feeds

Cattle producers frequently seek low-cost feed alternatives, especially when traditional feeds are expensive. Many of these “alternative” feeds are by-products (or co-products) and waste products from the processing of various food and fiber crops, or crop residues. These alternative feeds can fit into a feeding program as the primary roughage, as a supplement to a regular ration, or as a replacement for part of the ration. This document is AN128, one of a series of the Animal Science Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date September 19, 2003. AN128/AN128: Alternative Feeds for Beef Cattle (ufl.edu) 

scholarly journals Cow Math - Using Weaning Weight to Estimate Cowherd Productivity

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2003 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
John Arthington ◽  
James Stice
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Science Department ◽  
Original Publication ◽  
Animal Science ◽  
Weaning Weight ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Agricultural Sciences

This document is AN129, one of a series of the Animal Science Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date December 2, 2002.  

scholarly journals Feeding Food Wastes to Swine

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2004 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. L. Westendorf ◽  
Robert O. Myer
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Food Wastes ◽  
Original Publication ◽  
Animal Science ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Plate Waste ◽  
Livestock Species ◽  
The World

The feeding of food waste or garbage to swine and other livestock animals is a common practice throughout the world and is often concentrated around metropolitan centers. Food plate waste (formerly referred to as garbage) may be fed to other livestock species, but has most often been used as a source of feed for swine. High disposal costs and fees encourage the feeding of food/plate waste. This document is AS143, one of a series of the Animal Science Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date May 17, 2004. AS143/AN143: Feeding Food Wastes to Swine (ufl.edu)

scholarly journals Potential for Gossypol Toxicity When Feeding Whole Cottonseed to Beef Cattle

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2003 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert O. Myer ◽  
Lee R. McDowell
Keyword(s):  
Beef Cattle ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Original Publication ◽  
Cotton Production ◽  
Animal Science ◽  
Good Source ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Whole Cottonseed

The feeding of whole cottonseed to beef cattle has increased over the last decade due to increased local cotton production. Whole cottonseed is a good source of both protein and energy for beef cattle rations. However, one should be aware of potential gossypol toxicity when feeding cottonseed. This document is AN130, one of a series of the Animal Science Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and AgriculturalSciences, University of Florida. Original publication date April 2003.  AN130/AN130: Potential for Gossypol Toxicity When Feeding Whole Cottonseed to Beef Cattle (ufl.edu)

scholarly journals 4H Project Guide: Swine Nutrition

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2004 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert O. Myer ◽  
Joel H. Brendemuhl
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Science Department ◽  
Original Publication ◽  
Animal Science ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Total Cost ◽  
Swine Nutrition

A dependable and economical source of feed is the basis of a profitable hog operation. In fact, 40 to 60% of the total cost of producing hogs is feed. Thus, 4-Hers who raise hogs need to be keenly aware of the types of feed available. This document is 4H225, one of a series of the Animal Science Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date July 1, 1988 as 4HSR-17. Reviewed May 8, 2003. 4H225/4H225: 4H Project Guide: Swine Nutrition (ufl.edu)

scholarly journals Feed Flavoring for Poultry

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2003 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bobby L. Damron
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Science Department ◽  
Original Publication ◽  
Animal Science ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Agricultural Sciences

This document is AN140, one of a series of the Animal Science Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date February 10, 2003. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an140

Estate Planning

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2002 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Josephine Turner ◽  
Vervil Mitchell
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Estate Planning ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Agricultural Sciences

This document is FCS 7027, one of a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: September 2002. First published: July 1978. Revised: September 2002. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy446

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