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1 " #$%# & " ' INSIDE THIS ISSUE Upcoming Events FL Cattle Auctions Weekly Summary Beef Management Calendar Sand Colic (cont d from cover) EDIS Publications 4 Equine Vaccinations 5,6 Winter Vegetable Plantings Brandon Fresh Market 7 Poisonous Plant Alert: Rosary Pea ,9 " # $% & ' $ & & $ $( ) % * + ', $-. / *

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3 At the Florida Livestock Auctions (Fri. December, 006); Cattle receipts at 9 markets; Ocala, Wauchula, Okeechobee, Lakeland, Webster, Ellisville, Arcadia, Madison and Lake City, receipts totaled,047 compared to 8,945 last week, and N/S last year. According to the Florida Federal-State Livestock Market News Service: Compared to one week ago, slaughter cows steady to.00 higher, bulls steady, feeder steers 1.00 to 3.00 lower, heifers mostly steady, replacement cows poorly tested. "#$%&#'%($#)*))&$#+*%),#%)&#-%($$-*))& $'#*%),'$)&'.%($$+*%)&$#+*%),'%)&'-%($$)*))&$#)*)),.))&..)($)#*))&$$/*)),.%)&.-%(-#*))&$$%*)),%))&%')(0.*))&$)%*)),"#))&#.)($$)*))& $')*)),#%%&#-%($$#*))&$#%*)),'))&'.%($)#*))&$')*)),'%)&'-)(-0*))&$$)*)),.)%&..%(-#*))&$)#*%),.%)&.-%(0)*))&$)#*%),%))&%.)+/*))&-%*)),%%)&%-)(/0*))& -#*)), "#))&#'%($$+*))&$.%*)),#%)&#-%($$%*))& $#%*)),'))&'.%($)#*))&$#)*)),'%)&'-%(-0*))&$$'*)),.))&..%(-.*))&$)+*%),.%)&.-%(00*))&$))*)),%))&%.%(0.*))&-%*)),%/)&%0%(-.*))&-0*))" #))&#.%($).*))&$')*)),#%)&#-%($).*))&$##*%),')%&'.%(-/*))&$$)*)),'%)&'-% (-)*))&$$)*)),.)%&..%(0)*))&-+*%),./%&.-%(+0*))&-)*)),%#)&%.)(0%*))&00*)),%0%& %-)(0$*))&0+*)) *)4 Apply lime for summer crops Check for lice & treat Control weeds in cool season pastures Beginning grazing winter rye pastures (should be 1-18 high) Check mineral feeders Put bulls out for October calving season Watch for calf scours Provide sufficient feed so bulls are in good condition for breeding season Buy only performance tested bulls with superior records Semen test bulls & examine for breeding soundness File taxes Discuss herd health management with veterinarian and outline yearly plan Observe cow herd to record heat, breeding abnormalities, calving difficulties, abortions, etc. Vaccinate cows & heifers against vibriosis & leptospirosis prior to breeding season Watch for grass tetany on winter pastures Increase magnesium levels in mineral mixes if grass tetany has been a previous problem (if you are not already using a high magnesium mineral) Top dress winter forages if needed Check & fill mineral feeders Put bulls out with breeding herd Work calves (ID, growth implant, vaccinate, etc.) Ensure lactating cows receive adequate level of energy Watch calves for signs of respiratory disease Cull cows that failed to calve while prices are seasonally up Fertilize pasture to stimulate early growth and get fertilizer incorporated in grass roots while still good soil moisture Fertilize & prepare land for summer crops Begin grazing warm season permanent pastures Check & fill mineral feeder Observe bulls for condition & success. Rotate and rest if needed Make sure calves are healthy & making good weight gains Deworm cows as needed Hang forced-use dust bags by April 1st for external parasite control or use insecticide impregnated ear tags Identify, vaccinate, implant, and work late calves Put bulls out March 1st for calving season to start Dec. 9th Remove bulls March nd to end calving season January 1st

4 *) '. 1.. % *. / ) & 8 1 % 9 : ; ; 8 < "# $ % * EDIS is the Electronic Data Information Source of UF/IFAS Extension New Relevant EDIS Publications EDIS Homepage: AN176/AN176: Spreadsheet to Calculate the Economic Feasibility of Anaerobic Manure Digesters on Florida Dairy Farms: AN177/AN177 The Dairy VIP Program to Evaluate the Consequences of Changes in Herd Management and Prices on Dairy Farms: ENY-66/IN416 Infectivity and Persistence of Steinernema scapterisci Nematodes on Pasture Mole Crickets in Florida: FA-117/FA117 Harvesting Ornamental Fish From Ponds: FA-118/FA118 Grading Ornamental Fish: FA-119/FA119 On-Farm Transport of Ornamental Fish: FA-10/FA10 Preparation of Ornamental Fish for Shipping: FE-676/FE676 Determining the Value of an Orchard Tree: SS-AGR-75/AG66 Bamboo Control: SS-AGR-87/AG67: Forage Grass Tolerance to Pasture Herbicides: PI-137/PI174: Florida Herbicide Pricing & Expectations: HS188/WG05: Weed Control in Beans and Peas (Bush, Pole, Lima Beans, English Peas, & Southern Peas): HS196/WG037: Weed Control in Strawberry: HS00/WG040: Weed Control in Tomato: HS03/WG031: Weed Control in Leafy Vegetables (Lettuce, Endive, Escarole, and Spinach): HS1074/HS38: Calibrating Sap-Testing Meters:

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