EDIS Update

New and revised publications in the EDIS publications database

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

SL292/SS505 Soil pH and Liming Issues Affecting Bahiagrass Pasture

October 23rd, 2009
Topic(s):Crops, Livestock

Revised! SL-292 (formerly SS-AGR-29), a 5-page fact sheet by M. Silveira, J. Vendramini, J. E. Rechcigl and M. B. Adjei, presents results of research conducted to evaluate the long-term effect of liming and N fertilization on dry matter yields, nutritive value, and ground cover of bahiagrass pastures. Includes liming and fertilization recommendations for grazing conditions in south-central Florida flatwoods. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, September 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS505

SL293/SS506 Using Composted Poultry Manure (Litter) in Mulched Vegetable Production

October 23rd, 2009
Topic(s):Crops, Livestock

SL-293, a 9-page illustrated fact sheet by George Hochmuth, Robert Hochmuth, and Rao Mylavarapu, answers vegetable producers’ questions about what poultry manure and litter are, what plant nutrients they contain, considerations for using them, results of research in Florida, how to use it in a mulched-bed system, and how to collect and submit for testing poultry manure samples. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS506

SSAGR69/AA250 Silage Crops for Dairy and Beef Cattle

October 7th, 2009
Topic(s):Crops, Livestock

SS-AGR-69, a 9-page fact sheet by Y.C. Newman, A.T. Adesogan and J. Wasdin, provides information about forage crops that are grown or have been grown in Florida as high-energy or low-energy silages. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, September 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AA250

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

SSAGR320/AG330 Limpograss (Hemarthria altissima) Overview and Management

August 24th, 2009
Topic(s):Crops, Livestock

SS-AGR-320, an 8-page illustrated fact sheet by Yoana Newman, Joao Vendramini, Lynn E. Sollenberger, and Ken Quesenberry, describes this warm-season perennial grass that is well adapted to flatwoods sites in Florida — history and released cultivars, yield, nutritive values, animal performance, planting, management, utilization, and insects and plant diseases. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, August 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG330

ENY251/IG050 External Parasites of Dairy Cattle

July 9th, 2009
Topic(s):Livestock, Pesticide Information

Revised! ENY-251, a 23-page fact sheet by P. E. Kaufman, P. G. Koehler and J. F. Butler, describes the biology and management of the most important external parasites of dairy cattle in Florida. Includes references and tables of pesticide information. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IG050

ENY281/IG135 Management of External Parasites with Forced-Use Dust Bags

July 9th, 2009
Topic(s):Livestock, Pesticide Information

Revised! ENY-281, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by P. E. Kaufman, P. G. Koehler and J. F. Butler, describes this safe, economical, and effective technique for managing external parasites on cattle in Florida — background, directions for hanging commercial dust bags, safety, cost of treatment, and effectiveness. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, April 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IG135

AN219 El Caballo Cracker de Florida

July 2nd, 2009
Topic(s):Ecosystems & Species, Livestock, Spanish Language

AN219, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Jorge Rey, is the Spanish language version of AN216: The Florida Cracker Horse. It 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, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN219

SSAGR94/AG162 General Guidelines for Managing Pastures for Dairy Cows

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

Revised! SS-AGR-94, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by L. E. Sollenberger, Y.C. Newman, and J.M.B. Vendramini, is part of the Florida Forage Handbook. It answers dairy producers’ questions about managing pasture as a major source of nutrients for milking cows — soil testing and pasture fertilization, choice of forage species, and grazing strategies. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG162

SSAGR93/AG161 Factors Affecting Forage Quality

June 24th, 2009
Topic(s):Livestock

Revised! SS-AGR-93, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by A. T. Adesogan, L. E. Sollenberger, Y.C. Newman, and J.M.B. Vendramini, discusses forage quality and factors affecting intake and nutritive value. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG161

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

SSAGR322/AG332 Defining Forage Quality

June 10th, 2009
Topic(s):Crops, Livestock

SS-AGR-322, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Yoana C. Newman, Adegbola T. Adesogan, Joao Vendramini and Lynn Sollenberger, defines forage quality, changes in forage quality, and what information can be obtained from commercial laboratory analyses. Includes reference. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG332

SSAGR321/AG331 Pasture Aeration

June 5th, 2009
Topic(s):Crops, Livestock

SS-AGR-321, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Joao Vendramini and Maria Silveira, presents the results of research conducted at the Range Cattle Research and Education Center in Ona to test the efficiency of aeration in increasing forage production on soils typical in Florida. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG331

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

SSAGR51/DS124 Digitgrasses

June 1st, 2009
Topic(s):Crops, Livestock

Revised! SS-AGR-51, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by J.M.B. Vendramini, Y.C. Newman, and L. E. Sollenberger, describes these warm-season perennial grasses — cultivars, pasture establishment and maintenance, hay production, and insect control. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/DS124

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