Florida Hoping for Large Animal Research Funds

Randall Weiseman February 6, 2012 Cattle, Dairy, Equine, Florida, Livestock

An item of interest to livestock producers across Florida has been included in the House budget as Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Sam Ard said it’s something to help the cattle, dairy and equine industries in the state.

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