EDIS Update
New and revised publications in the EDIS publications database
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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