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New World Screwworm: What Livestock Producers Need to Know

New World Screwworm (NWS) is a dangerous parasitic fly that can cause severe and even fatal damage to livestock, pets, wildlife, and occasionally people. The pest is especially concerning…

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Getting Ready for Winter With Livestock

Getting Ready for Winter with LivestockWith nasty weather rolling in and daylight saving time ending this weekend, it’s clear that winter is right around the corner. Now’s the time to make sure your…

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Raising Livestock on Small Acreage: Pasture Management Basics

Have a few acres and want to make them work for you? Learn practical strategies to maximize productivity and keep your land and animals thriving—no matter the size of your operation!Topics include:…

Fall 2025 Cabarrus Cattlemen's Meetings

The Cabarrus Cattlemens Association is excited to announce its Fall 2025 meeting schedule, featuring a dynamic lineup of speakers and topics relevant to today’s cattle producers and industry…

NC Hay Finder Tool

NC State Extension, with the generous financial support of NC Farm Bureau and NC Cattlemen’s, has launched a new tool for connecting those needing hay with those who have hay to sell. The newly…

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Heat Stress in Livestock: Understanding the Impact and Management

With the hot and dry weather not slowing down, I’m sure we are all feeling bouts of “heat stress” but what does that really mean for our livestock? “Heat stress” is physiological stress because of…

Cabarrus County Cattlemen's Association Meeting

Join us in learning about Land Easements in Cabarrus County from Cabarrus County Soil and Water Resource Conservation Easement Specialist, Shelby Carroll.Please RSVP to 704-920-3310 or email…