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Fly Control for Beef Cattle

It is never too early to start thinking about fly control for your cattle herd. In fact, if your …

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Biosecurity on Commercial Poultry Farms

Information in article provided by resources from University of Maryland Extension and UGA Extension Keeping disease out of your commercial …

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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)

Jonas Asbill, Richard Goforth, Lauren Greene, and Margaret Ross NC State Extension Area Specialized Poultry Agents Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI …

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Farm Biosecurity

One of the best practices to protect livestock from illness is to develop and implement quality biosecurity plans. Whether …

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Rodent Control on Commercial Poultry Farms

Becky Spearman, Bladen County Cooperative Extension Director and Livestock AgentMargaret Ross, NC State Extension Eastern Area Specialized Poultry Agent Rodents …

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Drinking Water Safety

As water systems come back online in areas affected by Hurricane Helene, it is still important to ensure that …

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