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    Equine Extension

    Equine extension faculty and instructors have expertise in equine management, nutrition, genetics, behavior, reproduction, and health.

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      Equine Institute and Allied Trade Show

      This UF/IFAS Extension program is committed to providing Florida Horsemen and Horsewomen with the most up-to-date equine management information, and a "working" Trade Show.

      Register for the 2022 Equine Institute

    • Courses

      Horse Genetics Online Extension Course

      In this six-week online extension course we will examine the underlying mechanisms and inheritance of a number of traits in the horse. Concepts covered will include coat color, genetic disease, parentage testing and some insights on complex traits of performance and behavior.

    • Equine Faculty Experts

      Faculty Equine Contacts

      SAUNDRA TENBROECK

      Equine Extension Specialist
      Phone: (352) 392-2789
      Fax: (352) 392-9059

      Department of Animal Sciences
      Bldg 459 Shealy Drive
      PO Box 110910
      Gainesville, FL 32611
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      CARISSA WICKENS

      Equine Extension Specialist
      Phone: (352) 392-1917

      Department of Animal Sciences
      Bldg 459 Shealy Drive
      PO Box 110910
      Gainesville, FL 32611
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      JOEL MCQUAGGE

      Instructor
      Phone: (352) 392-6363

      PO Box 110910
      Gainesville, FL 32611 

      2250 Shealy Dr.
      Gainesville, FL 32611
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      WENDY DEVITO

      Support Staff 
      Phone: (352) 392-1912

      PO Box 110910
      Gainesville, FL 32611
      2250 Shealy Dr.
      Gainesville, FL 32611  
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    American Society of Animal Science Recognizes UF/IFAS Faculty and Students

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    PO BOX 110910, GAINESVILLE, FL 32611
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