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2026 Wool Pool
The New River Valley Sheep Producers are planning to hold a Wool Pool on August 11th & 12th at Bottomley’s Warehouse located on Route 21 @ 10278 Elk Creek Pkwy, Elk Creek, VA 24326 from 8 to 5.…
July Livestock Newsletter
Whether you’re new to livestock or have years of experience, staying informed can help you improve animal health, management, and daily operations. Our livestock newsletter shares practical tips,…
Hands-On FAMACHA Training for Sheep and Goat Producers
Tuesday, July 28, 20263:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.O.P. Owens Agriculture Center455 Caton Road, Lumberton, NCThe FAMACHA system is a parasite control method for controlling haemonchus contortus (barber pole…
May Livestock Newsletter
Whether you’re new to livestock or have years of experience, staying informed can help you improve animal health, management, and daily operations. Our livestock newsletter shares practical tips,…
Grass Tetany in Cattle and Small Ruminants
As spring pastures begin to green up, producers should be aware of the risk of grass tetany, also known as “grass staggers.” While most commonly associated with cattle, this condition can also affect…
Harnett County Livestock Meeting
Sericea Lespedeza makes excellent hay and forage! The tannins in the hay and forage are also known to reduce internal parasite levels in sheep and goats. One hour of N,O,D&X pesticide credits.…
Preparing Livestock Farms for Winter Weather
If there's anything we learned after Helene, it would be to prepare as much and as early as possible for severe weather. With the winter storm approaching quickly, and the situation changing every…
