Skip to main content

Logo for N.C. Cooperative Extension N.C. Cooperative Extension Homepage

Animal Agriculture

en Español / em Português
Español

El inglés es el idioma de control de esta página. En la medida en que haya algún conflicto entre la traducción al inglés y la traducción, el inglés prevalece.

Al hacer clic en el enlace de traducción se activa un servicio de traducción gratuito para convertir la página al español. Al igual que con cualquier traducción por Internet, la conversión no es sensible al contexto y puede que no traduzca el texto en su significado original. NC State Extension no garantiza la exactitud del texto traducido. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que algunas aplicaciones y/o servicios pueden no funcionar como se espera cuando se traducen.


Português

Inglês é o idioma de controle desta página. Na medida que haja algum conflito entre o texto original em Inglês e a tradução, o Inglês prevalece.

Ao clicar no link de tradução, um serviço gratuito de tradução será ativado para converter a página para o Português. Como em qualquer tradução pela internet, a conversão não é sensivel ao contexto e pode não ocorrer a tradução para o significado orginal. O serviço de Extensão da Carolina do Norte (NC State Extension) não garante a exatidão do texto traduzido. Por favor, observe que algumas funções ou serviços podem não funcionar como esperado após a tradução.


English

English is the controlling language of this page. To the extent there is any conflict between the English text and the translation, English controls.

Clicking on the translation link activates a free translation service to convert the page to Spanish. As with any Internet translation, the conversion is not context-sensitive and may not translate the text to its original meaning. NC State Extension does not guarantee the accuracy of the translated text. Please note that some applications and/or services may not function as expected when translated.

Collapse ▲
Cover photo for Livestock Fencing

Livestock Fencing

Fencing is a major component of good grazing management and keeping livestock out of other pastures, private property, and …

Cover photo for Cattle Fly Control

Cattle Fly Control

Spring is here! We are finally starting to see some warm weather, sunshine, and green pastures. Spring and summer …

Cover photo for Taking Care of Cattle in Winter

Taking Care of Cattle in Winter

There are 23 days left in 2022 as I’m writing this, and I’m wondering, “Where did it go?” Scientists …

Cover photo for Beef Repro Series

Beef Repro Series

February 2 & 16, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. March 2, 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. This 3-day series will focus …

Cover photo for A Very Local Holiday Festival

A Very Local Holiday Festival

Saturday, December 3, 2022 Robeson County Farmers Market 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Corner of 8th and Elm Streets, Lumberton Shop Local, Eat …

Cover photo for 2023 Beginner Beekeeper School

2023 Beginner Beekeeper School

January 31, February 7, 28, March 7, and 14, 6 – 8 p.m. O.P. Owens Agriculture Center 455 Caton Road, Lumberton School …

Cover photo for Why the Bull Matters

Why the Bull Matters

Thursday, November 17, 2022 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 455 Caton Road, Lumberton, NC 28360 In an effort to start a Robeson …

Cover photo for Critical Hours for Calving

Critical Hours for Calving

As I’m writing this article, I currently have triplet goat kids that I am bottle feeding. Talk about a …

Cover photo for 2022 Meet the Meat   Workshop

2022 Meet the Meat Workshop

Thursday, September 22, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. 455 Caton Road, Lumberton, NC 28360 Topics at this workshop will focus on what …

Learn More Using the Resources Below

    Aquaculture

    Downloadable Forms and Program Information

    Emergencies

    Extension Topics

    Forages

    More Extension Programs at NC State University

    Newsletters

    Partnerships and Organizations

    Publications, Information, and News

    State and Regional Partners

    Waste Management

    Wildlife

    Recent Publications related to Animal Agriculture

    2025 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual

    This manual, updated every year, covers pesticide use and safety information, chemical application equipment, fertilizer …

    1 day ago

    Poultry Litter Amendments

    This fact sheet discusses different types of amendments that can be used to manage ammonia …

    6 days ago

    Additives for Improving Hog Farm Air Quality

    Air quality in hog production can be improved by dietary manipulation (e.g., reducing crude protein), …

    6 days ago
    Figure 1. Rotary wing UAV in flight.

    Precision Agriculture Technology: How to Become a Commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot

    This publication discusses flying unmanned aerial vehicles (drones, model aircraft) for commercial purposes. You'll learn …

    6 days ago
    Illustration of sheep with feet position indicated by 4 dots.

    Meat Goat Showmanship

    This publication offers information on youth showmanship of meat goats.

    1 week agoAnimal Science Facts

    Beef Showmanship

    This publication offers information on youth showmanship of beef cattle.

    1 week agoAnimal Science Facts
    Illustration of teeth for lamb, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, and 4 years

    Sheep Facts

    Facts and figures on sheep.

    1 week agoAnimal Science Facts

    Swine Showmanship

    This publication offers information on youth showmanship of swine.

    1 week agoAnimal Science Facts