Dairy Farming

The Value of Milk Fat

José E. P. Santos and Albert De Vries

Testing Small Ruminants for Mastitis Using the California Mastitis Test (CMT) and How to Properly Hand-Milk Goats

Izabella Toledo and Justina Dacey

This publication provides two step-by-step guides: one for testing small ruminants for mastitis using the CMT, and another for hand-milking goats. Written by Izabella Toledo and Justina Dacey, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, February 2022.

UF Animal Sciences Internship Experiences: Chloe Cole

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Chloe Cole is a member of the UF Animal Sciences class of 2026 and this summer she completed an 8-week internship with Alliance Dairies in Trenton, Florida. During her time there, Chloe worked hands-on with the dairy cows and calves in the maternity, breeding, and hospital departments. Maternity At the maternity department, Chloe learned about […]

Cowboys and Calves: Educating Florida’s Students on Cattle’s Impact on Environment, Economy, and Nutrition

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With Florida’s population surpassing 23 million, the need for agriculture education is paramount. Many new residents are moving into areas where agriculture once thrived and is now being divided and diminishing. Educating consumers and families about the cattle industry and how it impacts Florida will lead to improved choices at the grocery store and in […]

Improved Management and Feeding Increase Access to Dairy Products in Rwanda

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Milk remains one of the most important sources of nutrient-dense animal source food in Rwanda, and many other Feed the Future countries. Indeed, the government of Rwanda’s Girinka program recognizes the critical importance of milk in the diet of vulnerable populations by encouraging the distribution of cattle to low-income families. However, limitations of feed availability […]