EDIS Update

AN221 Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) Principle 7: Establish Record Keeping and Documentation Procedures

November 13th, 2009
Topic(s):Agriculture, Food Safety

AN221, a 4-page fact sheet by Larry Eubanks, Chad Carr, and Ronald H. Schmidt, describes the requirements for overall program and daily records as required under regulations for preventative accountability. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, August 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN221

AN224 Mineral Concentrations in Grazed Cool-Season Annual Grass Pastures in North Florida

November 13th, 2009
Topic(s):Livestock

AN224, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Bob Myer, G. Chelliah, Lee McDowell, Nancy Wilkinson, Ann Blount, and Cheryl Mackowiak, describes information gained from a mineral study component of four-year grazing study at NFREC Beef Unit, to measure monthly concentrations of selected minerals in forage during the late fall-winter-spring grazing season in north Florida. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, August 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN224

AN221 Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) Principle 7: Establish Record Keeping and Documentation Procedures

August 28th, 2009
Topic(s):Agriculture, Food Safety

AN221, a 4-page fact sheet by Larry Eubanks, Chad Carr, and Ronald H. Schmidt, describes how to establish proper recordkeeping as an imperative part of the HACCP system of preventative accountability. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, August 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN221

AN226 Relationship of Cow Size to Nutrient Requirements and Production Management Issues

August 28th, 2009
Topic(s):Livestock

AN226, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Matt Hersom, focuses on how cow weight impacts nutritional requirements. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, August 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN226

AN223 Triticale as a Forage Crop for the Southeastern United States

August 26th, 2009
Topic(s):Crops, Livestock

AN223, a 5-page fact sheet by Bob Myer, Ann Blount, Cheryl Mackowiak, and Ron Barnett, reintroduces this man-made cross of wheat and rye that has potential as a grain crop or forage crop in the Southeastern United States — results of forage yield trials, present status as forage, nutritional value, and recommended varieties. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, August 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN223

AN218 Considerations for Selecting a Bull

June 24th, 2009
Topic(s):Livestock

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.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN218

AN217 The Economic Impact of Feed Efficiency in Beef Cattle

June 2nd, 2009
Topic(s):Livestock

AN217, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Travis D. Maddock, and G. Cliff Lamb, describes this measure of efficiency that can be used in beef production. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN217

AN216 The Florida Cracker Horse

May 6th, 2009
Topic(s):Ecosystems & Species, Livestock

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

AN215 Florida Dairy Farm Situation in 2009

March 26th, 2009
Topic(s):Livestock

AN215, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Albert De Vries and Russ Giesy, presents an analysis of the depressed profitability expected for Florida dairy production in 2009. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN215

DS7/DS128 Mastitis Control

March 26th, 2009
Topic(s):Livestock

Revised! DS-7, a 5-page fact sheet by David R. Bray and Jan K. Shearer, describes ways to combat this complicated and expensive disease affecting dairy cows. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/DS128

AN214 The Economics of Sexed Semen in Dairy Heifers and Cows

March 26th, 2009
Topic(s):Livestock

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

March 25th, 2009
Topic(s):Livestock

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

AN210 Feedstuff Considerations for Feeding Bulls

February 12th, 2009
Topic(s):Livestock

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

January 12th, 2009
Topic(s):Livestock

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

January 12th, 2009
Topic(s):Livestock, Water

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

AN211 Nutritional Management of Bulls

October 29th, 2008
Topic(s):Livestock

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

October 29th, 2008
Topic(s):Food Safety, Livestock

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

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

September 24th, 2008
Topic(s):Livestock

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

September 11th, 2008
Topic(s):Food Safety, Livestock, Small Farms

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

AN203/AN203 USDA Inspected Livestock Slaughter Facilities in Florida

August 19th, 2008
Topic(s):Food Safety, Livestock, Small Farms

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

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