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Fall Armyworm

This year there have been many reports of fall army worms damaging pastures and lawns. As the name suggests, these pests make their appearance in the late summer or early fall. These insects can…

Brown and black cows grazing in a green grassy field

Grass Tetany in Cattle

With spring weather comes new grass growth and along with it the potential for grass tetany for cattle. Also called ‘grass staggers’ this condition is caused by a magnesium deficiency. This…

Watering Livestock, Livestock Overheating, Livestock Humidity, Livestock Hot Days, Livestock Summer Heat, How to Cool off Livestock, Animals in the Summer, Animals in Extreme Heat, Animals and Humidity

Tips for Caring for Livestock in Extreme Heat

This week will bring the hottest temperatures of the summer so far to our area. It is very important we manage our livestock during such temperature extremes to avoid heat stress. Check out the tips…

Hay Storage, How to Store Hay, Storing Hay,

What to Consider When You Store Hay

Producing hay is an expensive and labor-intensive process. And as inputs like diesel and fertilizer go up, the cost to produce hay is even higher. The last thing producers want to do is waste all…

Horse in Mud, Mud, Horses, Winter Mud, Hooves, Union County, North Carolina

Winter Mud and Horse Health

Winter brings lots of rain and snow to North Carolina. While the snow can be beautiful what it leaves behind is less so. The increased winter precipitation creates many issues with mud on our farms.…

Careers in the Livestock Industry

Did you know there are many career opportunities available to work with Livestock? I always loved animals growing up, and because of this most people expected I would become a vet. But the great…

'tis the Season

As we have entered the holiday season, and Thanksgiving has come and gone, UC Extension has much to be thankful for. This is the time of year for creating life-long memories and starting new…

Selecting the Right Bull for Your Herd

Selecting the right bull for your herd is an incredibly important decision. In fact, sires will account for about 90% of the genetics in a herd over time. Today, we have tools like EPDs to help us…

A Fall for All

As the leaves have begun to change and the second month of Fall has come and gone, N.C. Cooperative Extension in Union County engaged in many endeavors during the month of October. In this edition of…

Growing Community

August and September provided several opportunities for celebration and involvement in Union County. N.C. Cooperative Extension in Union County partnered with the community in many events, including…