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2010–2019 Florida Agricultural Deaths Summary
AE559/AE559by Serap GorucuJune 24, 2021This report summarizes fatal agricultural injury incidents in Florida between 2010 and 2019. This data is important for describing the size and characteristics of agricultural fatalities, populations at risk, risk factors, and temporal and spatial trends in injury rates. Written by Serap Gorucu, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, May 2021.
Natural Heat-Related Deaths in Florida: 2010–2020
AE558/AE558by Serap Gorucu, Clyde Fraisse, and Ziwen YuJune 22, 2021This publication discusses heat-related deaths in Florida from 2010 to 2020 and presents safety recommendations as well as useful resources to prevent heat-related illnesses. Written by Serap Gorucu, Clyde Fraisse, and Ziwen Yu, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, May 2021.
Pyramids to Urns: Funeral Costs and Options
FY023/FCS5201 by Mary N. HarrisonDecember 18, 2018
Tips on Determining the Cause of Death in the Beef Cattle Operation
VM254/VM254by Taylor Davis, Lauren Butler, Christa Kirby, Bridget Stice, Todd Thrift, Lindsey Wiggins, and João BittarOctober 31, 2023Dealing with death losses on the ranch can be disheartening. After all, a beef cattle operation’s success is measured in pounds of live weight sold. This publication discusses ways to determine causes of death in a beef cattle operation. Written by Taylor Davis, Lauren Butler, Christa Kirby, Bridget Stice, Todd Thrift, Lindsey Wiggins, and João Bittar, and published by the Veterinary Medicine—Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension, October 2023.
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Hopes and Fears and the Art of Goodbye
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Catch-and-Release – Not quite perfect
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The Normal Curiosity of Children
BLOGS.IFASAugust 19th, 2013I knew it would happen – the new colorful disks of dish and laundry detergent have caused the death of a child!! A 7-month old Florida boy died after swallowing a candy-colored liquid laundry packet. The Florida Poison Information center says it has received almost 300 exposure reports so far this year. So what can […]
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