Breeding

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Plant Propagation

Pregnant Women

Shark Bits: Shark reproduction

Armando UbedaJuly 28th, 2022As an Extension agent, I give a lot of presentations about elasmobranchs. Sharks and rays, that is. There are many reasons why, but one of the main reasons is that people are eager to learn more about these fascinating creatures. So, in addition to my presentations, I decided to start “Shark Bits,” a series of […]

Heifer Selection

Lizzie WhiteheadJuly 8th, 2022Depending on which calving season you have, cattlemen must make decisions on which heifer calves they want to keep or buy for their herd. Usually, 10-20% of your herd will need to be replaced with heifers each year. It is extremely important to apply adequate selection pressure to prospective herd replacements at weaning and after […]

UF animal scientists receive federal grant to try to increase beef cattle reproduction

Brad BuckMarch 14th, 2022Florida’s ranchers raise 895,000 head of adult beef cattle, a sector that directly contributes $511 million in sales revenues to the state and supports an additional $215 million in sales revenues for other industries throughout the state’s economy, according to the most recent estimate by UF/IFAS researchers. A University of Florida scientist and his colleagues […]