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Shade – Same Song, Third Verse

This subject inevitably comes up every summer. In fact, I just talked with a producer about this yesterday. It can be a very polarizing topic too. Some people get fighting mad when they see animals…

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Hurricane Preparedness Before the Storm: Are Your Livestock Prepared?

The 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially began June 1. Here in Southeastern North Carolina we have been affected by many tropical storms and hurricanes over the years including Hurricanes…

The Great Shade Debate - Again!

This subject inevitably comes up every summer. It can be a very polarizing topic too. Some people get fighting mad when they see animals out in the sun with no shade. Other people hardly bat an eye.…

Reducing Summer Heat Stress on Hogs

Summer temperatures are upon us which always triggers the potential for heat stress in our livestock; especially hogs as they do not have functioning sweat glands. While other animals use their sweat…