Dr. Andrew Weaver Named New Extension Small Ruminant Specialist
The NC State University Department of Animal Science has hired Dr. Andrew Weaver as an Assistant Professor and Extension …
Animal Agriculture
Wildlife on Your Land/Farm: Opportunity or Obstacle? Free Webinar Series
Wildlife on your land or farm can offer various benefits, but also has the potential to create significant problems. …
August 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The August 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights the winners of NC 4-H Virtual State Horse …
2020 Communications Contest Results
The 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Communications Contests were held in conjunction with the 2020 Virtual 4-H Congress. Contestants …
2020 NC 4-H Virtual State Horse Show Winners
Congratulations to all the NC 4-H’ers that submitted videos and competed in the 2020 NC 4-H Virtual State Horse …
Local Food Resource Highlight: NC Choice's Poultry Processing Resource One-Stop-Shop
NC Choices, a Center for Environmental Farming Systems initiative in collaboration with N.C. Cooperative Extension, “promotes sustainable food systems …
2020 Artistic Expression & Creative Writing Contest Winners
Congratulations to all the youth that entered the 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Artistic Expression & Creative Writing Contests. …
July 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The July 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights the NC 4-H Virtual State Horse …
Ag News - Blue-Green Algae Warning
Warnings Issued for Blue-Green Algae BY: Ellen Crawford, NDSU Extension Service, Revised by Miranda A. Meehan, Extension Livestock Environmental Stewardship …
BioWorma®, an Alternative to Traditional Anthelmintics
This webinar presentation is about BioWorma®, a fungus (Duddingtonia flagrans) that traps and kills roundworm larvae in the manure …
2020 NC 4-H Virtual State Horse Show July 1-20
The 2020 North Carolina State 4-H Virtual Horse Show will take place on July 1–July 20. The results will …
2020 NC 4-H Virtual State Horse Judging Contest Winners
Congratulations to all the youth that stepped out of their comfort zone and experienced something new and different in …
April 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The April 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights online and digital educational resources that pertain …
2020 Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships Canceled
Please read the following memo about the cancellation of the 2020 Southern Regional 4-H Horse …
Ask the Judge! Quarantime 6 Recording
Thank you to Jessica Hleback, Dr. Clay Cavinder, and Laura Norment for serving as our panelists for our Ask …
2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Artistic Expression & Creative Writing Contest Updates
Entry Process & Rules Update: April 10, 2020 Due to the cancellation of the 2020 NC State 4-H Horse Show, …
2020 NC 4-H State Horse Show Canceled
Per NC State University, all youth face-to-face programs, events, and activities hosted by the university scheduled for summer 2020 …
Paycheck Protection Program Information for Borrowers
The Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) authorizes up to $349 billion in forgivable loans to small businesses to pay their …
Asian Longhorn Tick Webinar
Hello, Livestock Producers in Franklin County. Just what we need… a new tick in NC, the Asian Longhorn Tick! In the …
Essential Workers in Agriculture
“This document can be used by anyone in agriculture as a notice that they are part of the essential …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
Information Portals
- Animal Waste Management
- Beef
- Dairy Extension
- Equine Husbandry
- Feed Milling
- Goats & Sheep
- Homegrown
- Poultry Science Extension
- Youth Livestock Program
More Extension Programs at NC State University
National eXtension Resources
Partnerships and Organizations
Recent Publications related to Animal Agriculture
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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks ago
Toxoplasmosis
A Q&A on toxoplasmosis, a parasite that can cause disease in the placenta and developing …
2 weeks ago — Meat Goat Notes
Foot Rot
A Q&A on foot rot, a contagious disease of the hooves of goats and sheep.
2 weeks ago — Meat Goat Notes
Pink Eye or Infectious Keratoconjunctivitis
A Q&A on pink eye (infectious keratoconjunctivitis) in meat goats.
2 weeks 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 weeks ago — Meat Goat Notes
Listeriosis in Your Herd
A Q&A on listeriosis in goats, including causes, symptoms, prevention and risk to humans.
2 weeks ago — Meat Goat Notes