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Agriculture Recovery Center

Sorry for the late notice, we are just getting this information and wanted to pass it on to you …

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Livestock Judging Club

MITCHELL COUNTY 4-H LIVESTOCK JUDGING CLUB FIRST MEETING: AUGUST 29TH AGES 13-18 TIME: 6:00-7:30 p.m. LOCATION:N.C. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, MITCHELL COUNTY CENTER Calling all 13-18 year …

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Mitchell County 4-H Young Livestock Club

MITCHELL COUNTY 4-H YOUNG LIVESTOCK CLUB FIRST MEETING: AUGUST 27TH AGES 5-12 TIME: 5:00-6:00 p.m. LOCATION: N.C. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, MITCHELL COUNTY CENTER Calling all 5-12 …

Avery A&H Fair and Annual Draft Pull

Avery A&H Fair Board along with N.C. Cooperative Extension, Mitchell County Center invite you to attend the educational and family …

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Weed Control in Pastures

What and Why? Weeds grow at a more rapid pace than desired grasses. In doing so, they “snuff-out” the grasses …

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External Pests on Livestock

Summer is a prime time for the emergence of external pests, such as flies and ticks. To avoid economic …

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Closed These Days in December

N.C. Cooperative Extension of Mitchell County staff will be participating in staff development on Thursday, December 9 (all day) and …

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Office Currently Closed

The office is currently closed due to no heat or water. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you need assistance …

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Forage and Feed Stuff Testing

Forage and feed quality are important in proper nutrition for livestock, especially those that are lactating or pregnant. To …

Recent Publications related to Animal Agriculture

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Chapter 9. Produce Packaging

This is chapter 9 of a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

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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. …

3 weeks 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 …

3 weeks 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. …

3 weeks 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 …

3 weeks agoAnimal Science Facts

Nutritional Feeding Management of Meat Goats

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

3 weeks agoMeat Goat Notes
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Foot Scald

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

3 weeks agoMeat Goat Notes

Laminitis or Founder

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

3 weeks agoMeat Goat Notes