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Chronic wasting disease, fatal to deer, arrives in Florida
UF scientists keep communication channels open with deer farmers amid the detection of chronic wasting disease in Florida.

Study: Where bison roam could spread microbes
A new study from University of Florida and Kansas State University researchers found that bison carry plant-associated fungi in their saliva, with the potential to spread fungi across the prairie.

UF research finds genetic markers for cattle health, growth
New UF/EPI study uncovers a connection between an animal’s genetics and helpful gut bacteria that are associated with faster animal growth and resistance against disease.

Next-Gen antimicrobials
EPI investigator KC Jeong aims to uncover the next generation of antimicrobials. From his microbiology lab to an experimental farm, his research explores how food animals are affected by novel…
