DMC and Dairy Gauge Workshop Series in Statesville and Online, Sept. 29
Plan to join us at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Iredell County Center on September 29, 2021, from 10 a.m.–noon for …
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Update - 2021 State Fair Hay Show Contest
Since the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services lab is temporarily shut down to move to the new …
Risk Management for Dairies Webinar This Wednesday
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Fall Armyworms March on in the Mountains
Fall armyworms are a reoccurring problem in the Southeast and the pests feast on hayfields, pastures, and even well …
Another Virtual Info Session on DBII Grants Coming Up!
In case you missed the first session or if you just want to hear about this again, plan to …
Value-Added Dairy Workshop - Evaluating Market Options and Returns
If you are considering a value-added dairy enterprise, it’s important to match up what you want to make with …
Food Animal Innovation Summit and Precision Animal Systems Symposium
In 2019, the NC State University Food Animal Initiative sponsored the 1st International Symposium on Precision Technologies and Data …
Recording Now Available From DBII Grant Info Session
For any of you interested in the Dairy Business Innovation Initiative grant program who were not able to attend …
Agent Training Webinar - August 25, 2021
Agent Training. Join us for a Critical Review of North Carolina conditions. Also, watch this short video in preparation …
August 2021 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The August 2021 edition of the NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue features the results …
2021 Fall Horse Judging Short Course & Certification Clinic Planned
Plans are set for the NC State Universtiy Introductory Horse Judging Short Course and Open Horse Show Judges’ Certification Clinic to both take place …
2021 Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships Results
2021 Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships Results The NC 4-H Horse Program was well represented across all divisions at the …
2021 Candace Norman Service Award Winners
During the Opening Ceremonies of the 2021 NC 4-H State Horse Show, the Youth and Adult Candace Norman Volunteer …
2021 Communications Contests Results
The 2021 NC 4-H Horse Program Communications Contests were held in conjunction with the 2021 Virtual 4-H Congress. Contestants …
2021 NC 4-H State Horse Show Results
The 2021 NC 4-H State Horse Show was held July 7–11 at the James B. Hunt Horse Complex on …
2021 Animal Waste Management Training
We’ll be holding the 2021 Animal Waste Management Training on August 26 in Yadkin County. Agenda – 2021 Animal Waste …
Information Session on DBII Grants
Heard the rumor about grant funds for value-added dairy processing? It’s true! If you haven’t already taken a look …
Sicklepod - Weed ID Wednesday
Sicklepod is a semi-woody annual legume from the pea family. It ranges in height from 1 to 6 ft …
2021 Alumni Showmanship Results
During the Saturday evening program of the 2021 NC 4-H State Horse Show, the second annual Alumni Showmanship class …
2021 Creative Writing Contest Winners
Congratulations to the following junior and senior 4-H’ers that participated in the 2021 NC 4-H Horse Program Creative Writing …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Boarding Horses - Penn State
- Evaluating Conformation of Horses - Univ. of Tennessee
- Evaluating Skeletal Structure of Horses - Univ. of Tennessee
- Functional Anatomy of the Horse Foot - Univ. of Missouri
- Horse Quest
- Livestock Production - North Dakota State University
- Publications Index - University of Nebraska - Lincoln
- Selecting the First Horse - Purdue Univ.
Horses and Mules Contest and Awards
Horses and Mules Genetics and Herd Improvement
- A Horse Genetic Disease - HYPP - University of Tennessee
- How to Select Stallions - University of Tennessee
- Selecting the Right Broodmares - University of Tennessee
- The Genetics of Equine Coat Color - Texas A&M University
Horses and Mules Health
- Colic in Horses - Univ. of Kentucky
- Control of Infectious Diseases of Horses - Univ. of Tennessee
- Emergency First Aid for Horses - University of Tennessee
- Equine Infectious Anemia - North Dakota State Univ.
- Equine Vaccinations - Clemson Univ.
- Horse Welfare - University of Tennessee
- Ileal Impaction: A Life Threatening Cause of Colic
- Navicular Syndrome in Horses - Univ. of Missouri
- Rabies in Horses - Univ. of Kentucky
- Routine Health Care for Horses - Univ. of Tennessee
- Sleeping Sickness in Horses - Clemson Univ.
- Splints in Horses - Univ. of Missouri
- Strangles in Horses - Ontario Ministry of Agriculture
- Tapeworms in Horses - Univ. of Kentucky
- Understanding Endophyte-Infected Tall Fescue and Its Effect on Broodmares - Univ. of Kentucky
Horses and Mules Management Informative Websites
- Aging Horses by Teeth - Texas A&M University
- Annual Calendar for Horse Breeding Farm - Texas A&M University
- Buying Horse Hay
- Care of Your Horses's Feet - Univ. of Missouri
- Condition Scoring for your Horse - Univ of Kentucky
- Fences for Horses - Univ. of Georgia
- Forage Identification and Use Guide - Univ. of Kentucky
- Forage Systems for Horses - Univ. of Georgia
- Growth in Horses - Univ. of Tennessee
- Heat, Humidity, and Horses - Univ. of Tennessee
- Horse Breeding Arithmetic - Univ. of Missouri
- Insect Pests of Horses - North Dakota State Univ.
- Introduction to Body Condition Scoring Horse
- Maximizing the Value of Pasture for Horses - Purdue University
- Pasture and Hay for Horses - Penn State
- Poisonous Plants Informational Database - Cornell University
- Removal of Fencerow Black Cherry
- Scientific Principles for Conditioning Race and Performance Horses - Texas A&M University
- Weaning Management for Foals - Univ. of Tennessee
Horses and Mules Manure Management
- A Guide to Composting Horse Manure - Washington State University
- Horse Manure Management - Clemson University
- Manure and Pasture Management for Recreational Horse Owners - Univ. of Minnesota
- Mud and Pasture Management - Massachusetts
Horses and Mules Nutrition
- Alfalfa Cubes for Horses - Univ. of Kentucky
- Alfalfa: The High Qulaity Hay for Horses
- Feeding Horses During Drought Conditions - Texas A&M University
- Feeding the Equine Athlete, Part 1 - Univ. of Tennessee
- Feeding the Equine Athlete, Part 2 - Univ. of Tennessee
- Feeding Young & Growing Horses - Univ. of Kentucky
- Forages for Horses - Univ. of Kentucky
- Formulating Rations for Horses - Univ. of Kentucky
- Horse Feeding Basics: Reading the Feed Tag - Univ. of Nebraska
- Horse Nutrition and Feeding - Univ. of Minnesota
- Nutrition and Feeding Management of Broodmares - Texas A&M University
- Nutrition of the Broodmare - Univ. of Kentucky
- Nutrition of the Performance Horse - Univ. of Kentucky
- Nutritional Management for Horses - Purdue Univ.
- Selection and Use of Feedstuffs in Horse Feeding - Texas A&M Univ.
- Stallion Nutrition - Texas A&M University
- Vitamin A and Horses - Univ of Tennessee
- Vitamin E in Horses - Univ of Tennessee
Information Portals
- Animal Waste Management
- Beef
- Dairy Extension
- Equine Husbandry
- Feed Milling
- Goats & Sheep
- Poultry Science Extension
- Youth Livestock Program
Informative Websites
- AMS @ USDA Poultry Programs
- BEEF CATTLE
- Careful Soil Sampling
- Center for Food Security and Public Health
- Clemson Extension in the Animal & Veterinary Sciences Department
- Clemson Weed Management -- 2008 Pest Management Handbook
- Fertilization of Forage & Pasture Crops
- Forage Nutrition Publications
- Forage Publications
- Livestock Breeds - Oklahoma State University
- Maryland Small Ruminant Page
- MEAT GOATS
- N.C. Division of Water Quality Waste Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
- National Ag Safety Database - Animals
- NC 4-H Horse Program
- NC 4-H Youth Livestock Program
- North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
- North Carolina State University
- Rockingham County Agricultural Statistics - NCDA
- Rockingham County, NC Government
- Sheep & Goat Marketing
- Virginia Tech - Extension Animal & Poultry Sciences
- Virginia Tech Beef Center
More Extension Programs at NC State University
National eXtension Resources
Other Useful Websites
Partnerships and Organizations
- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- Dairy Records Management Systems
- NC Department of Ag Statistics
Plants and Weeds Poisonous to Livestock
- Cornell University Poisonous Plants Database
- Guide to Poisonous Plants
- North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
- Plants Poisonous To Livestock and Pets
- Poisonous Plants - Canada
- Poisonous Plants of North Carolina
Rockingham County Horse Emailers Weekly Pile 2012
- 07-15-2012 Horse Emailers Weekly Pile
- 07-22-2012 Horse Emailers Weekly Pile
- 07-29-2012 Horse Emailers Weekly Pile
- 08-05-2012 Horse Emailers Weekly Pile
Soil Sampling Information
- Careful Soil Sampling—The Key to Reliable Soil Test Information
- Soil Sampling Basics
- Soil Sampling for Cultivated Crops
- Understanding the Soil Test Report — Forage/Pasture Crops -- page 1
- Understanding the Soil Test Report — Forage/Pasture Crops -- page 1 - 8
Websites County Government
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