Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that through the Obama Administration’s ‘United We Serve’ initiative, veterinarians, veterinary technicians and veterinary students can participate in the National Animal Health Emergency Response Corps to insure needs are met during the response to exotic disease outbreaks and other disasters which affect livestock, poultry, companion animals, and wildlife. More volunteers are needed to assure …
Trade event brings buyers from all over to view Ocala thoroughbreds
TALLAHASSEE – Buyers from Russia and South Korea are in Ocala-Marion County to view Florida Thoroughbreds as part of a trade event August 13-18 hosted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association.
UF Encouraging Food Supply Vets
Dr. Glen Hoffsis, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida, talks about a program they have to help grow the field of food supply veterinarians.
AL Coalition for Farm Animal Care
A new coalition concerning the care and well-being of farm animals has been developed according to Auburn University’s Dr. Wayne Greene.
Unseen Costs
Everett Griner tells us of farm costs that you don’t think about.
AL Offering Grazing School Clinics
There are four Alabama Grazing School one-day clinics coming up next week as USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama hopes producers will make plans to attend. For dates and locations of the Alabama Grazing School one-day clinics click Here
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on SART
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the State Agricultural Response Team (SART), a group of government agencies, private groups and individuals working together to plan for and respond to animal and agricultural related disasters. To view a flash video about the program, click on SART. To visit the Florida SART web site, click on …
Farmers on Line
Computer use is catching on and Everett Griner explains.
FL Make Hurricane Plans for Livestock
Florida producers are being reminded not to wait until the last minute to think about how you are going to keep your livestock safe during a hurricane. To learn more about horse sheltering facilities and extensive emergency preparedness information for animal owners visit www.doacs.state.fl.us/ai
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on EP Eradication
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the eradication of Equine Piroplasmosis, a blood-borne disease primarily transmitted to horses by ticks or contaminated needles. Click on EP Eradicated for more information.