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Cover photo for WNC Small Ruminant Workshop

WNC Small Ruminant Workshop

Are you interested in learning more about small ruminants? Join us for the Small Ruminant Conference that will be …

Cover photo for 2025 Tri-State Beef Conference

2025 Tri-State Beef Conference

The 2025 Tri-State Beef Cattle conference will be held at the Ron Ramsey Regional Ag Center in Blountville, Tennessee …

Cover photo for 2025 Waynesville Bull Test Sale

2025 Waynesville Bull Test Sale

The NC Beef Cattle Improvement Program is accepting nominations for the 2025 Butner and Waynesville Bull Test Stations. Please …

Cover photo for January 4-H Events

January 4-H Events

It’s that time of year! Many 4-H Clubs are starting back up! All meetings will cover basic club information …

Cover photo for 2024 WNC Beef Conference

2024 WNC Beef Conference

The WNC Beef Conference will be held Saturday, December 7, 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the WNC Livestock …

Cover photo for 2024 Waynesville Bull Test Sale

2024 Waynesville Bull Test Sale

The Beef Cattle Genetics program in Extension is responsible for the North Carolina Beef Cattle Improvement Program at NC …

Cover photo for Winter Cover Crop Seed Available

Winter Cover Crop Seed Available

Cover crops are not planted for harvesting. Instead, the primary goal is to generate several benefits through enhanced ground cover, additional …

Recent Publications related to Animal Agriculture

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Vaccinating Goats Against Enterotoxemia and Tetanus: Is it Necessary?

It is generally advised that all goats be vaccinated against overeating disease (enterotoxemia) and tetanus. …

2 days agoAnimal Science Facts

Coccidiosis, the Most Common Cause of Diarrhea in Young Goats

This factsheet offers some information on the signs, symptoms, and treatment of coccidiosis, the most …

2 days agoAnimal Science Facts
Figure 1. African blue louse, Linognathus africanus.

Lice: What They Are and How to Control Them

Information on the different types of lice, diagnosis and treatment is presented in this factsheet. …

2 days agoAnimal Science Facts

Forage Needs and Grazing Management for Meat Goats in the Humid Southeast

This factsheet offers information on forage needs for meat goats, as well as typical grazing …

2 days agoAnimal Science Facts

Nutritional Feeding Management of Meat Goats

Goats raised for meat need high quality feed in most situations and require an optimum …

2 days agoMeat Goat Notes
Figure 1. Foot scald in meat goat.

Foot Scald

A Q&A on foot scald in meat goats, including signs and symptoms and treatment options.

2 days agoMeat Goat Notes

Laminitis or Founder

A Q&A on laminitis, an inflammation of the hoof, in meat goats, including causes, symptoms, …

2 days agoMeat Goat Notes

Poisonous Plants to Livestock

A guide to many of the plants, shrubs, and flowers that are poisonous to animals.

2 days agoMeat Goat Notes