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Are You a Cattle Farmer or a Grass Farmer?

Recently I sat down with a producer about modifying his forage plan for the farm he manages. He wanted to reduce his need for hay and minimize the amount of supplementation he needed to provide. I…

Max Knowles collecting lagoon sample

2026 Sampson Extension Sample Collection Dates

The manure generated from animal production remains a valuable crop fertilization resource. Animal manure provides essential crop nutrients, but it is important that the manure is properly analyzed…

Backyard chickens drinking water

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)

Jonas Asbill, Richard Goforth, Lauren Greene, and Margaret RossNC State Extension Area Specialized Poultry AgentsHighly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI or “bird flu”) is a real threat to the poultry…

eggs in carton

Protecting Your Backyard Flock From Disease Through Biosecurity

By: Margaret Ross, Eastern Area Specialized Agent – PoultryOne of the tips I give my poultry producers most often is to “just watch your birds.” You can learn so much about your flock, their health,…

Diagrams of rodents

Rodent Control on Commercial Poultry Farms

Rodents can be a major issue on commercial poultry farms. They can spread disease, cause feed losses and contamination, and cause structural damage to barns and equipment. From a waste management…

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Preventing Heat Injury During the Summer

As hot as it has been for several weeks and will continue for at least the next month, it’s never too late to review ways to protect yourself from heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To help with this,…

Flies on calf

Fly Control for Beef Cattle

It is never too early to start thinking about fly control for your cattle herd. In fact, if your plan is to use a feed through product in your mineral, you are already behind! Usually I get the…

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Biosecurity on Commercial Poultry Farms

Information in article provided by resources from University of Maryland Extension and UGA ExtensionKeeping disease out of your commercial poultry flock is very important. Biosecurity is the best way…

Duck in water

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)

Jonas Asbill, Richard Goforth, Lauren Greene, and Margaret RossNC State Extension Area Specialized Poultry AgentsHighly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI or “bird flu”) is a real threat to the poultry…

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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 your farm is small or large, biosecurity should be a priority to help…