Livestock
Florida's livestock industry is a huge part of the economy, contributing over $1.5 billion annually.
- Beef
The beef industry in Florida provides not only food, but also many jobs. - Florida Dairy Extension
The central gateway to online UF Dairy Extension material for the Florida dairy industry. - Goats
Goats in Florida are raised for their milk and meat. - Horses
More than 70% of Florida's 500,000 horses are used for competition and recreation. - Poultry
The Florida poultry industry centers on chickens, raised both for meat and eggs. - Swine
Florida's swine number about 100,000. - Other Livestock
Rabbits, sheep, emu, and llamas are raised for their meat, skin, and other products.
General Resources
UF/IFAS Sites
- Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department
- Agronomy Department
- Department of Animal Sciences
- Entomology and Nematology Department
- FAWN: Florida Automated Weather Network
- Florida Bull Test
- Florida Partnership for Water, Agriculture & Community Sustainability at Hastings
- Livestock--IPM Florida
- Range Cattle Research & Education Center
- Florida Partnership for Water, Agriculture & Community Sustainability at Hastings
- Soil and Water Science Department
- Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources
UF/IFAS Publications
- Florida Insect Management Guide: Livestock Pests
- Livestock and Poultry
- Mole Cricket Knowledgebase
- Pasture Weeds
