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Pond Management After Floods

Floodwaters that inundate farm ponds and neighborhood lakes can contain all sorts of stuff that is bad for the health of the pond. Sediments and pollutants such as trash, bacteria, auto fluids,…

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New Livestock Agent Abigail Whitaker Joins Henderson County Team

The N.C. Cooperative Extension, Henderson County Center is pleased to welcome Abigail (Abby) Whitaker to our staff beginning December 1, 2021. Abby comes to us from Rockingham County where she has…

Black bull grazing; flyer: "Bull Breeding Soundness Exam — Nov 11, WNC Livestock Center, appt req"

Fall WNC Bull Soundness Exam Day

Call and reserve your spot today for fall Bull Soundness exams! Exams will be on Nov 11th and will be $65 per bull. This will take place at the Western Regional Livestock Center. Call Abby at…

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Henderson County Youth Livestock Programming Update

There are lots of fun things happening in the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Henderson County Center this time of year- here's a short update on the youth livestock programming going on! Reach out to…

Scrapie webinar for sheep and goat producers; April 27, 6:30 p.m. EST; go.ncsu.edu/scrapie2023

Scrapie Informational Webinar for Small Ruminant Producers

Scrapie is a fatal, degenerative disease affecting the central nervous system of sheep and goats. Learn about the disease & the tag program.Join N.C. Cooperative Extension and NC Department of…

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Henderson County Livestock Newsletters

The Henderson County Livestock Newsletter provides educational resources for timely topics, information on upcoming events, and other opportunities that may be of interest to livestock producers of…

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What Are Your Plans for Your Sacrifice Area?

This time of year, regardless if you planned to have a sacrifice area or not, I would imagine that where ever you are feeding livestock is now mud. While this is certainly not a pleasant sight, it is…

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Livestock Survey

At the link below, you will find a short survey in hopes to gather the most up to date information, interests, and preferences of our livestock producers. There is space to include any details on…

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Livestock & Ruminant Workshops

We have (2) great events upcoming for Livestock and Small Ruminants.The first will be a small ruminant workshop in the morning followed by a meal and then an update with the new livestock center…

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Mud Got You Down? Sacrifice My Land?

What is a sacrifice area? It is an area where animals are held for a period of time during inclement weather.This time of year, regardless if you planned to have a sacrifice area or not, I would…