scholarly journals Get Calves Ready for the Long Haul

EDIS ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 2007 (19) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey N. Carter
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Concentrations ◽  
Beef Calves ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Animal Sciences

AN174, a 2-page fact sheet by Jeffrey N. Carter, describes the advantages of following a pre-conditioning program to optimize performance, health, and ranch reputation. Includes a table with suggested nutrient concentrations in a pre-conditioning diet for beef calves. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, August 2007.

scholarly journals Considerations for Selecting a Bull

EDIS ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 2009 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Martha Thomas ◽  
Matt Hersom
Keyword(s):  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Carcass Merit ◽  
Animal Sciences

AN218, a 3-page fact sheet by Martha Thomas and Matt Hersom, lists factors to consider for selecting a bull, one of the largest decisions dictating carcass merit for the subsequent calves. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, June 2009. AN218/AN218: Considerations for Selecting a Bull (ufl.edu)

scholarly journals Florida Cracker Horse

EDIS ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 2009 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge R. Rey
Keyword(s):  
Current Status ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Animal Sciences ◽  
Small Breed

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, April 2009.

scholarly journals Florida Dairy Industry Statistics: Economic Measures

EDIS ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathy G. Arriola ◽  
Albert De Vries
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Industry ◽  
Department Of Agriculture ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Price Data ◽  
De Vries ◽  
Animal Sciences ◽  
The U.S

This 7-page fact sheet brings together key economic and price data about Florida’s primary dairy industry collected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Written by K.G. Arriola and A. De Vries, and published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, February 2013.  http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an287 

scholarly journals Improve Reproductive Performance in Your Cow Herd Using Calf Removal

EDIS ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 2006 (17) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gary R. Hansen
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Performance ◽  
Early Weaning ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Once Daily ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Calf Removal ◽  
Animal Sciences

AN166, a 5-page fact sheet by Gary R. Hansen, discusses three methods of calf-removal and when to use each: short-term calf removal, once-daily suckling, and early weaning. Includes references and tables. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, September 2006.

scholarly journals The Florida Bull Test 2015-2016

EDIS ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 (1) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Carla D. Sanford ◽  
Graham Cliff Lamb ◽  
Nicolas DiLorenzo
Keyword(s):  
Feed Efficiency ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Performance Potential ◽  
Test Procedures ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Policies And Procedures ◽  
Research And Education ◽  
Breeding Soundness ◽  
Animal Sciences

The 16th annual Florida Bull Test Sale was held on January 16, 2016 at the conclusion of the 2015–2016 Florida Bull Test. The test evaluated the performance potential and breeding soundness of bulls consigned to the program at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC). This 10-page fact sheet covers the test procedures, assessment of feed efficiency, general policies and procedures, health requirements, test results, and sale summary. Written by Carla D. Sanford, G. Cliff Lamb, and Nicolas DiLorenzo, and published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, November 2016.­http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an328

Galloping into the Future: Genetic Tips and Tools for the Horse Owner

EDIS ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Patterson Rosa ◽  
Carissa Wickens ◽  
Samantha A. Brooks
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Tools ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Horse Breeding ◽  
Horse Owner ◽  
The Future ◽  
Animal Sciences

This 4-page fact sheet discusses the equine genome, determining the genotype of a horse, breeding for certain traits, and the future of genetic tools. Written by Laura Patterson Rosa, Carissa Wickens, and Samantha A. Brooks, and published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, May 2017.http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an333

Rumen Protozoa: The Animals within the Cow

EDIS ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 (2) ◽  
pp. 4
Author(s):  
Timothy J. Hackmann
Keyword(s):  
Rumen Fermentation ◽  
Animal Performance ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Rumen Protozoa ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Animal Sciences

As a cow ambles around and eats from the feed bunk, legions of other “animals” are feeding within the cow’s rumen. Billions of protozoa swim about in a single, 20-gallon rumen, colliding with one another while engulfing feed particles and bacteria. These microbes contribute vitally to rumen fermentation and have both positive and negative impacts on animal performance. This 4-page fact sheet discusses classification, activities, removal, and impacts of protozoa. Written by Timothy J. Hackmann, and published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, January 2017. ­Archived September 2020

scholarly journals What Is the Maximum Worth of a Dairy Heifer?

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2004 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Albert De Vries ◽  
Russ Giesy
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Dairy Heifers ◽  
Maximum Price ◽  
Full Capacity ◽  
Dairy Heifer ◽  
Animal Sciences

This fact sheet discusses the factors that determine the maximum price a dairy producer can afford to pay now for dairy heifers when the dairy facility is not operating at full capacity. The approach outlined in this fact sheet is not directly appropriate for making decisions about replacing a cow with a heifer. However, the approach is appropriate when dairy facilities have expanded but are still vacant. Tax implications are ignored and not discussed. This document is AN148, one of a series of the Department of Animal Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, UF/IFAS. Published March 2004.  AN148/DS176: What Is the Maximum Worth of a Dairy Heifer? (ufl.edu)

scholarly journals The Florida Bull Test 2016–2017

EDIS ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Luara B. Canal ◽  
Graham Cliff Lamb ◽  
Nicolas DiLorenzo
Keyword(s):  
Feed Efficiency ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Performance Potential ◽  
Test Procedures ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Efficiency Test ◽  
Research And Education ◽  
Breeding Soundness ◽  
Animal Sciences

The 17th annual Florida Bull Test Sale was held on January 21, 2017 at the conclusion of the 2016-2017 Florida Bull Test. The test evaluated the performance potential and breeding soundness of bulls consigned to the program at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC). This new 9-page fact sheet discusses test procedures, assessment of feed efficiency, test rules and regulations, health requirements, and test results. Written by Luara B. Canal, G. Cliff Lamb, and Nicolas DiLorenzo, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, February 2018.  http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an341

scholarly journals Economic Value of Genetic Merit of Dairy Semen

EDIS ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Albert De Vries
Keyword(s):  
Economic Value ◽  
Genetic Merit ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
De Vries ◽  
Animal Sciences

Attempts to calculate the economic value of semen have been made since at least the 1970s. The basic calculations have since become available (Dechow 2016). This new 3-page fact sheet reviews these calculations, adds a few other considerations, and offers estimates of the worth of the genetics of dairy semen. Written by Albert De Vries, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, January 2018.  http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an338  

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