Date: Aug 21, 2025 

TIME: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Location: 6404 South County Road 39 Plant City, FL 33567

A herd health management plan is vital to profitable beef production. The investment in the prevention of disease is less than the cost of treatment. Losses that are caused by poor herd health represent a major obstacle to the profitably of many cow/calf operations. Poor animal health can result in animal death, decreased reproduction efficiently, and decrease in growth and productivity. Many animal health problems can be controlled with good management, proper nutrition, and vaccination against infectious diseases. Preventing diseases through the use of a herd health management plan saves time and money.

The South Florida Beef Forage Agents are hosting this program to help producers learn more about the components of a herd health plan and proper vaccine management to maximize herd health. Dr. Joao Bittar with the UF/IFAS Veterinary College will discuss vaccine protocol and cow management, the different types of vaccines and when to use each type, and how to prevent vaccine failure.

Topics:

Components of a Herd Health Plan – Allie Williams

Vaccine Management to Maximize Herd Health – Dr. Joao Bittar

Registration fee for this program is $ 15.00 if registered by August 11, 2025, and $ 25.00 if registered between August 12-18th. Registration closes August 18, 2025.

Pre-registration for this event is required as dinner will be served. 

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For more information, please reach out to UF/IFAS Livestock Extension Agent, Christa Kirby at ccarlson@ufl.edu or Allie Williams at allisonwilliams@ufl.edu

Registration will begin at 5:30 with the program starting at 6:00pm. Dinner and educational materials will be provided as part of your registration.

Persons requiring special accommodations, per the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact Allie Williams (allisonwilliams@ufl.edu or 813-744-5519 ext. 54119) at least (10) ten working days prior to the event.

The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution