2021 Poultry Processing Demo
The 2021 Coastal Plains Chicken Project is coming! The project combines a youth chicken show and a processing demonstration. Read …
Animal Agriculture
UGA to Host 2021 Georgia Precision Poultry Farming Conference
The University of Georgia Poultry Science Extension team will host the 2021 Georgia Precision Poultry Farming Conference virtually via …
Help From USDA for Small Poultry Plants
According to Watt Poultry‘s Roy Graber, the USDA recently announced steps it’s taking to help small poultry plants thrive. Graber …
2021 Dallas Ward Memorial Scholarship Opportunity
This scholarship was established by Cleveland County Cattlemen’s Association, Inc. (CCCA) in 2000. Initial funding was provided by members …
Register Now for Climate Webinar on April 26
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center will offer a Climate Webinar on April 26, 2021, from 7–9 p.m …
2021 Piedmont Sheep and Goat Conference Webinar Series
Registration is now open for the 2021 Piedmont Sheep and Goat Conference! This 4-part webinar series will cover mineral …
Women in Ag: NCDA&CS Spotlights Dr. Karen Beck
A recent post on the In the Field blog from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services …
Contribute to the 2021 Poultry Census From the Livestock Conservancy
The Livestock Conservancy is excited to announce that the 2021 Poultry Census is now open! Learn more about past poultry …
Coming Soon... SPRING SPECTACULAR DAIRY GOAT SHOW
Having cancelled last year’s event due to COVID, we are pleased to announce the return of the ADGA-Sanctioned Spring …
NC State's Edgar Oviedo Leads First International Incubation Course in Spanish
Edgar O. Oviedo Rondón will be the principal instructor for a new kind of course. The first international incubation …
Steps to Health - Take Control Virtual Class Offered
Come learn lifelong habits to help you eat healthily and be physically active! Nutrition Program for Adults! Take control NOW to …
Beef: Back to Basics, Virtual Self-Paced Series
Are you looking to get started with beef cattle? Not sure what you need to learn prior to purchasing …
Professor Peter Ferket Talks Pre-Hatch Gut Health
In 2019, Peter Ferket, William Neal Reynolds Professor, talked with Poultry Health Today at the World Veterinary Poultry Association …
MeatsPad Podcast Partners With AMSA
The MeatsPad podcast, focused on sharing research with the meat industry, has partnered with the American Meat Science Association …
Goat Artificial Insemination Short Course
Registration is now open! Goat AI Short Course June 7–9, 2021, in Raleigh, NC. This short course will include …
The Livestock Conservancy's 2021 Poultry Census Is Coming!
The Livestock Conservancy is excited to announce that the 2021 Poultry Census will begin later this month. Learn more about …
COVID-19 and Supply Chains: Two Upcoming Webinars
COVID-19 has had a huge impact on many (perhaps all) aspects of our lives. Two upcoming short conferences discuss …
Webinar: Open Data for Resilience (Big Data in Ag)
From the event description: To celebrate International Open Data Day and reflect on how open data can build resilience in …
Chicken Chat Tuesdays With the Livestock Conservancy
March is Chicken Month over at The Livestock Conservancy. They’ve got great content coming out all month on their …
New Research on Xylanase, Other Feed Attributes in Broilers
New research in the journal Poultry Science examines the impact of xylanase, amino acid density and fat levels on …
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Aflatoxins and Animal Food Safety
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