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    Range Cattle Research and Education Center

    Range Cattle Research and Education Center

    Attendees listening to a speaker at a field day at the Range Cattle REC

    Virtual Classroom at RCREC

    This virtual classroom is your "one stop shop" for useful and helpful information about happenings at RCREC. That includes everything from trainings, to workshops, podcasts and webinars, guest presenters, field day highlights, and more.


    • Events

      Events

      2024 02 13 - New Cattle Squeeze Chute Installed - watch video

      2014 08 07 - Limpograss Release

      • Release of Kenhy (4F) and BibTuck (10) Limpograss - Information Sheet - Download PDF
      • Welcome & Introductions - Dr. John Artington - watch video
      • Florida Cattlemen's Association Remarks - Bert Tucker - watch video
      • Description of the new limpograss cultivars - Dr. Ken Quesenberry - watch video
      • Tour of the Limpograss Fields with Dr. Joao Vendramini - watch video
    • Resources

      Resources

      Videos

      • Forages for the Winter (PowerPoint)
      • Grazing Management (PowerPoint)
      • Use of rumen fluid in lab forage analysis
      • Forage Extension Laboratory

      Other Resources

      • 2021 Youth Field Day Booklet - notes and resources (PDF)
      • 2020 Youth Field Day Booklet - notes and resources (PDF)
    • Training

      Training

      • View a full list of past training sessions, and access on-demand event materials
    • Webinars

      Webinars

      • View current and past webinars and presentions, and access on-demand videos and downloadable material
    • Seminars, Workshops, Events, Podcasts, and Programs

      Seminars, Workshops, Podcasts, Books

      Seminars

      Date Seminar Media
      August 13, 2021 4th Annual Nutrition for Beef Females

      Seminar evaluation and knowledge survey

      • Precalving supplementation of protein and energy: impacts on cow and calf performance | Dr. Philipe Moriel, University of Florida
        Video | PDF of PowerPoint

      • Precalving supplementation of trace minerals and fat: impacts on cow and calf performance | Dr. Reinaldo Cooke, Texas A&M University
        Video | PDF of PowerPoint

      • Pregnancy loss in beef cattle | Dr. Ky Pohler, Texas A&M University
        Video | PDF of PowerPoint

      • Guest Producer | Ralph Pelaez - Q&A with the speakers
        Video
      Fall 2021  Winter Supplementation Seminar  View the Zoom recording 
      October 22, 2020  3rd Annual Nutrition for Beef Females 
      • Supplementing Beef Females - Mature cows and Replacement Heifers | Philipe Moriel
      • Boosting the Reproductive Efficiency of Beef Females | Mario Binelli
      September 24, 2020  Winter Supplementation Seminar  View the Zoom recording 
      August 11, 2020 Herd Health Seminar 
      • Pre-Conditioning Calves to Minimize Stress and Maximize Health | Philipe Moriel
      • Anaplasmosis  Joao Bittar

      Workshops

      Date Workshop Media
      Ongoing   Become a Bluebird Watcher Virtual Series  View the video series 
      Fall 2020  Alvin C. Warnick Beef Cattle Reproductive Management Video Series   View the video series 
      July 10, 2018  Use of Drones in Rangeland Monitoring  
      • Safety and Compliance Orientation for Unmanned Aircraft Systems/Drones | John Rouse of the University of Florida Office of Unmanned Aircraft System Programs
        click here for a PDF of the PowerPoint
      • Drone Research for Disturbance and Habitat Monitoring | Wes Anderson/WEC PhD Student, Vivienne Sclater and Kevin Main/Archbold Biological Station
        click here for a PDF of the PowerPoint
      June 29, 2017  UF CALS Prospective Student Workshop 
      • Jason Steward, an Academic Advisor, UF CALS introduction and distance education possibilities
      • Charlotte Emerson, the Director of Student Development & Recruitment, speaks about applying to college
      • Amie Imler, an Undergraduate Program Advisor, speaks about considering a college major
      • Cathy Carr, the Director of Alumni and Career Services, uses an interactive game to explore scholarships
      • UF CALS’s Graduates share their college experience (Julie Warren, Paige Petteway, Andy Heine, Brittany Dunlap, and Taylor Davis)
      • Shelby Oseterreicher, a current graduate student, shares about her UF experience on campus
      • Jennifer Peters, a current undergraduate student, shares about her distance education experience at the UF Plant City Campus.

      Podcasts

      Date Podcast Media
      Ongoing Joe What? Podcasting Listen to the Podcast

      Programs

      Date Program Media
      April 2021 SFBFP Pasture Weed Book - Third Edition

      View/Download PDF

      Visit the South Florida Beef Forage Program Website 

    • Guest Presenters

      Guest Presenters

      PresenterProgramDate and LocationDescriptionMedia
      Steve Ensley, DVM, PhD, Clinical Toxicologist, Iowa State University  Common veterinary toxicology issues in cattle including endophytes and blue-green algae 

      February 24, 2017
      RCREC - Ona 

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      • Common Veterinary Toxicology Issues in Cattle - Endophyte in grasses
      • Common Veterinary Toxicology Issues in Cattle - Blue Green Algae
      • Field Case Reviews with Dr. Steve Ensley
      Dr. Elver Hodges Interview  A Conversation with Dr. Elver Hodges  recorded on January 10, 2013 at RCREC - Ona   Dr. Hodges was the first agronomist at the Center serving from 1941 - 1980 
      • Part 1
      • Part 2
      • Part 3
      • Part 4
      Florida House Representative Ben Albritton  Links to Success  July 9, 2014
      RCREC - Ona  
      presentation for youth about leadership  Watch the Interview 
      Three STEM Students from Hardee Senior High School  FloridaLearns STEM Scholars HEC Summer STEM Field Site Experience   RCREC - Ona   Students learned about RCREC research, and also got hands-on experience  View the Presentation  
      Calf Weaning  Calf Weaning  July 2013
      RCREC - Ona 
      Each year in July, the UF/IFAS Range Cattle REC weans its calves. This vide shows some of the sights and sounds of a typical weaning day.   View the Calf Weaning
    • Presentations

      Presentations

      • View guest presentations, and access downloadable materials
    • Field Days

      Field Days

      • Experience past Field Days, see photos and materials, and learn about upcoming Field Days
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