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Parasite and Fecal Egg Count Field Day — MULTI‑SPECIES; Sat Oct 4 2025, 10AM–4PM

Parasite and Fecal Egg Count Field Day

Saturday, October 4, 202510:00AM-4:00PMSouth Ridge Sunrise Farms1143 Maltba RoadNewland, NC 28657Information Covered: Basic knowledge and identification of main parasites in multi-species of…

Two horses grazing in a fenced grassy hillside meadow under a large tree

Heat Stress in Livestock

Heat Stress in Livestock What is Heat Stress? Heat stress occurs when an animal’s body is exposed to high external temperatures, causing its internal temperature to rise to a critical level. This…

Red barn partially submerged by muddy floodwaters amid trees

Hardware Disease Risk in Cattle, Sheep, and Goats Post Hurricane Helene

Hardware Disease Risk in Cattle, Sheep, and Goats Post Hurricane Helene What is it?Hardware Disease or Traumatic Reticulo-peritonitis (TRP), is when a ruminantaccidentally ingests metal or hard…

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Pesticide Applicator School and Exam

N.C. Cooperative Extension—Avery County Center (661 Vale Road, Newland, NC) will host a pesticide applicator school on Wednesday and Thursday, April 2nd and 3rd, 2025. The school will start promptly…

Avery County Annual Livestock Meeting flyer with grazing cattle photo and event details

Avery County Annual Livestock Meeting

Michelle South, Area Agent, Agriculture- Livestock, will be presenting on the various equipment that is available to producers through both N.C. Cooperative Extension, Avery and Mitchell County…

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Tri-County Chick-to-Chicken Program

Tri-County Chick-to-Chick ProgramDoes your child enjoy working with animals? If so, the Tri-County Chick to Chicken Program is an excellent opportunity for youth to learn more about raising and…

Black cow and calf walking on a snowy hillside above a chain-link fence

Avoiding Colic and Dehydration in Horses and Livestock

Colic is a term used to describe a gastric upset causing pain in horses. Colic can be severe and end in death if not treated promptly. There are multiple types of colic, some more severe than others.…

Black cow and calf walking on a snowy hillside above a chain-link fence

Preparing a Winter Emergency Kit for Livestock

As the air becomes crisp and cool, we are reminded that cold and wet winter weather is around the corner. Are you prepared? Is your livestock prepared? Below is a suggested checklist for a winter…

Weeds in a pasture

Pasture Weeds Identification and Control Workshop

Pasture Weeds Identification and Control WorkshopThursday, July 1, 2021, 5:30–7:30 p.m. 1143 Maltba Road, Newland, NC 28657Participants will learn how to identify different varieties of pasture weeds…

Cluster of tall broad-leaf green plants growing amid grassy vegetation

Weed Control in Pastures

Weed Control in Pastures What and Why? As spring comes into full swing, pastures begin to grow. With new growth comes unwanted weeds. Weeds grow at a rapid pace than desired grasses, taking up the…