Pinkeye in Cattle
Large animal veterinarians in Catawba County are saying this is the worse year for pinkeye in cattle they have …
Animal Agriculture
4-H vs. FFA
By Adreanna White While in high school, I was a very active member of the Bandys High Future Farmers of …
2018 State 4-H Livestock Contest Results
We would like to thank everyone that participated in the 2018 NC State 4-H Livestock Events. We would also …
2018 Youth Beef Industry Tour
August 5-8, 2018 Application The North Carolina Youth Beef Industry Tour has been designed to help empower youth involved with …
Livestock Show at the Hickory Fairgrounds - June 22 & 23
Do you, your children, or grandchildren love animals? Come to the Fairground this Friday evening, June 22 and Saturday, …
NC Farm School Graduates 12th Class
NC Farm School Graduated its 12th Class NC Farm School and the North Carolina Tobacco Trust are proud to present …
2018 State 4-H Livestock Contest Information
The 2018 State 4-H Livestock Contests will be held July 26-28, 2018. Registration Information 2018 …
Do You Have Angry Fire Ants?
Fire ants aggressively attack anyone or anything that disturbs them or their mound. They did not exist in Catawba …
Register Now! Marketing Local Meat | An NC Choices Intensive | 8.23.18
Register Here: https://bit.ly/2tlXeKR Marketing Local Meat: a hands-on intensive for meat producers This full-day marketing workshop for local meat producers focuses …
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Feed Sampling and Analysis
This publication explains how horse owners should routinely evaluate the nutrient content of their horses' …
2 weeks ago — Horse Feeding Management
Silages of Native Switchgrass and Gamagrass: Fermentation Characteristics, Nutritive Value, and Quality
This bulletin publishes the results of eight experiments that addressed aspects of nutritive value and …
7/18/18
Horse Flies and Deer Flies
This Entomology Insect Note discusses identifying horse and deer flies and how to control them.
6/18/18 — Biting and Stinging Pests
Lice: What They Are and How to Control Them
Information on the different types of lice, diagnosis and treatment is presented in this factsheet. …
6/15/18 — Animal Science Facts
Poultry (Broilers, Layers, and Turkeys)
How to manage pesticides to control insects and diseases of poultry (broilers, layers, and turkeys) …
Using Animal Manures in Forest Fertilization
Applying animal manure to forestland can help animal producers manage waste and supply forest owners …
6/11/18
NC State Local Grass-Fed Beef Production Guidelines
This publication provides production protocol guidelines developed by North Carolina State University and Amazing Grazing …
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NC State Local Pasture-Raised and Pasture-Finished Beef Production Guidelines
This publication provides production protocol guidelines developed by North Carolina State University and Amazing Grazing …