North Carolina Junior Beef Roundup Class Information 2020
Heifer and Steer Class Information – Please click on the tab at the bottom of the page for the …
Animal Agriculture
Free Virtual Conference for Farmers
Are you interested in building ag communication and advocacy skills? Do you want to be a better champion for …
Virtual Livestock Judging & Skillathon Clinics
These clinics are open to any NC youth ages 8-18 and is totally free. To participate youth must register …
"Showing From Home" Virtual Livestock Show
Please see the schedule for the Showing from Home Virtual Livestock Show. Each show will begin at 7 p.m. …
Horse Biosecurity and Facility Sanitation
In this video, Joe Lyman, DVM, discusses the fundamentals of establishing a biosecurity plan for horse facilities. Topics include …
Sheep & Goat Breeding Protocols
Sheep and goats are typically short-day breeders, meaning they breed when periods of daylight are shorter. The normal breeding …
How to Photograph Your Livestock With Jordan Daigle
To help our 4-H’ers prepare for virtual shows we asked Jordan Daigle to come and teach us a little …
Guidance on Land Application of Discarded Milk
With current issues in milk markets due to COVID-19, many dairy producers may be forced to dump their milk. …
Register Now for April Webinar on Creating a Free Online Store for Your Farm
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended our world in a very short time frame. It’s been a stressful and sometimes …
Livestock: What's Your Plan in Uncertain Times?
Folks, I wish I could wave a magic wand and tell you exactly how the markets and livestock industry …
COVID-19 Resources for Horse Owners
Horse owners are understandably anxious about how COVID-19 will directly impact themselves and their horses. One of the biggest …
NCDA&CS Taking Preventive Measures to Help Farmers and Agribusinesses
Adapted from a press release written by Rich Bonnano. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) is taking …
NC State Extension Launches Portal for COVID-19 Resources
Press release by Richard Campbell, NC State Extension. COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and routines, from how we work, play …
Virtual Livestock Show "Showing From Home"
Open to youth in North Carolina that have market animals tagged for shows in March-June 2020. We will be …
Register Now for March Webinars on Creating a Free Online Store for Your Farm
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended our world in a very short time frame. It’s been a stressful and sometimes …
Local Farmers' Markets Do Their Part to Flatten the Curve on Coronavirus
Last week was a blur amid all the news about coronavirus and its impacts on our communities, both locally …
Spring Ag Fest is CANCELED
The Chatham County Spring Ag Fest that was scheduled for March 28, 2020, at the Chatham County Agriculture & …
Western NC Spring Fling (CANCELED)
When: April 10–11, 2020 Where: NC Mountain State Fairgrounds What: Hog Show, Heifer Show, Steer Show – please use the forms …
North Carolina Novel Tall Fescue Renovation Workshop
Toxic tall fescue reduces livestock weight gains and lowers reproductive performance. This one day workshop will give you the …
2020 Novel Tall Fescue Renovation Workshop
Toxic tall fescue reduces livestock weight gains and lowers reproductive performance. This one-day workshop will give you the tools …
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Consider Breeding Your Does to Target Ethnic Holidays Where Goat Meat Is Part of the Traditional Holiday Feast
Many ethnic holidays include goat meat as part of traditional celebrations. This factsheet serves as …
2 days ago — Meat Goat Notes
Co-Grazing Meat Goats and Beef Cattle Has Many Advantages
This factsheet presents several advantages to co-grazing meat goats and beef cattle.
2 days ago — Meat Goat Notes
Modified McMaster's Fecal Egg Counting Technique
A guide to counting fecal eggs in meat goats, modified from the McMaster Procedure.
2 days ago
Toxoplasmosis
A Q&A on toxoplasmosis, a parasite that can cause disease in the placenta and developing …
2 days ago — Meat Goat Notes
Foot Rot
A Q&A on foot rot, a contagious disease of the hooves of goats and sheep.
2 days ago — Meat Goat Notes
Pink Eye or Infectious Keratoconjunctivitis
A Q&A on pink eye (infectious keratoconjunctivitis) in meat goats.
2 days ago — Meat Goat Notes
Housing and Facilities for Meat Goats
This publication discusses housing and working facilities that will meet shelter needs for meat goats.
2 days ago — Meat Goat Notes
Listeriosis in Your Herd
A Q&A on listeriosis in goats, including causes, symptoms, prevention and risk to humans.
2 days ago — Meat Goat Notes