Livestock

The major goal of the Livestock and Pasture program is to coordinate Extension and research activities for enhanced livestock and forage production, with an emphasis on water quality and profitability, and to disseminate the information to producers in Brevard County. Learn more about the program on the Small Farm UF/IFAS Website. 

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.
• Goats and Sheep
  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.
• UF Veterinary Extension
  The goal of veterinary Extension is outreach and education by providing animal health leadership and information resources to Florida's various commodity groups, the private sector, county Extension faculty, and university faculty.