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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 …

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2022 Sheep and Goat Beginner Workshop

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

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Don't Forget the Basics

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Is It Fair?

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A New Chapter

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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 day 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 day agoAnimal Science Facts
    Figure 1. African blue louse, Linognathus africanus.

    Lice: What They Are and How to Control Them

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

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    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 …

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    Nutritional Feeding Management of Meat Goats

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

    1 day agoMeat Goat Notes
    Figure 1. Foot scald in meat goat.

    Foot Scald

    A Q&A on foot scald in meat goats, including signs and symptoms and treatment options.

    1 day agoMeat Goat Notes

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

    1 day agoMeat Goat Notes

    Poisonous Plants to Livestock

    A guide to many of the plants, shrubs, and flowers that are poisonous to animals.

    1 day agoMeat Goat Notes