North Florida Research and Education Center - Marianna
3925 Hwy 71
Marianna, FL 32446-7906
Phone: (850) 482-1356
Fax: (850) 482-9917
Email: JNCarter@ufl.edu

Current Projects

Jeffrey Carter

Extension Specialist, Beef Cattle

Assistant Professor, Research - Beef Cattle

Livestock Nutrition/Forage Utilization
 This project involves research trials and education programs focusing on beef cattle nutrition and forage utilization, primarily pasture forages.  Emphasis is placed on maximizing the use of pasture forage for beef cattle production and minimizing the use of harvested (i.e. hay) and purchased feed.  The evaluation of both improved cultivars and existing adapted  forage species for palatability and nutritional quality are emphasized.  While the goal is to minimize outside feed inputs, there are times when supplemental energy or protein feeds are needed; therefore, the evaluation of various beef cattle supplementation programs is another part of this project.  the use of locally available feeds and by-products are and will be evaluated in regards to nutritional quality and how to best utilize them in a supplementation program. [Myer, Carter, Blount]