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Backyard Flocks Workshop

If you’ve ever wanted to raise your own chickens or need a little help taking care of the ones …

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2021 Poultry Show 

The 2021 Currituck County 4-H Poultry project has come to an end and boy was it a great finish! …

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Harvest Season

The end of August signals the end of summer, the start of the school year, and the beginning of …

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Currituck Farm Festival

Mark your calendars for October 2, 2021, from 1–4 p.m. for the Currituck Farm Festival, a celebration of our …

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Governor's Volunteer Service Award

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2021 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award. The awards program, created by the Office of …

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. …

1 week 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 …

1 week agoAnimal Science Facts
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Lice: What They Are and How to Control Them

Information on the different types of lice, diagnosis and treatment is presented in this factsheet. …

1 week 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 …

1 week agoAnimal Science Facts

Nutritional Feeding Management of Meat Goats

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

1 week 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.

1 week agoMeat Goat Notes

Laminitis or Founder

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

1 week agoMeat Goat Notes