Migrant Housing Internet Connectivity Project
The North Carolina Agromedicine Institute is happy to announce its partnership with the NC Farmworker Health Program on the …
Animal Agriculture
Beef Cattle Considerations Amid COVID-19
As we have seen over the past two months, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a very large impact on …
Lessons Learned From Showing Livestock
Livestock shows have been a part of rural life for generations. Around show season, I often speak with members …
Managing Heat Stress in Horses
Independence Day is just around the corner, and while we are now headed into the “dog days of summer,” …
Marketing Strategies for Cow-Calf Producers
As a cow-calf producer in North Carolina, you can choose to simply sell your calves, by raising calves that …
Let’s All Go to the Shows!
By now, you have likely heard the news. The 2016 Lee Regional Fair is here! This year the fair …
Are My Animals Getting the Nutrient They Need?
We are often reminded this time of the year as temperatures drop how important it is to provide a …
Let’em Graze!
Throughout Lee County you can find numerous pasture fields that are home to beef cattle, horses and goats. Here …
Choose the Right Food to Keep Your Animals Warm
Have you ever wondered how animals, especially ones without heat and shelter, survive these cold harsh winter days and …
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Reducing Odor and Dust Emissions from Fan-Ventilated Swine Barns with a Combined Engineered Windbreak Wall-Vegetative Strip System
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Aflatoxins and Animal Food Safety
This factsheet covers the guidelines and mitigation for aflatoxins in animal food in North Carolina.
Making Use of Surplus Milk
This publication provides information on using surplus milk for land application, as a waste product …
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2021 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
This manual, updated every year, covers pesticide use and safety information, chemical application equipment, fertilizer …
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Recently, a lot of researchers have demonstrated that cow nutrition can impact more than just …
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This factsheet offers information on the identification and management of various flatworms that may be …
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