Animal Agriculture
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Recent Publications related to Animal Agriculture

Water Needs Assessment Tool—A Guide for Technical Specialists
This publication provides background information and references for the Water Needs Assessment Tool spreadsheet and …
2019 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
This manual, updated every year, covers pesticide use and safety information, chemical application equipment, fertilizer …
Managing Pastures to Feed Your Horse
This publication will explain your horse’s nutritional requirements, and how careful pasture management can produce …

Precision Agriculture Technology: How to Become a Commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot
This publication discusses flying unmanned aerial vehicles (drones, model aircraft) for commercial purposes. You'll learn …

Poultry (Broilers, Layers, and Turkeys)
How to manage pesticides to control insects and diseases of poultry (broilers, layers, and turkeys) …
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NC State Local Pasture-Raised and Pasture-Finished Beef Production Guidelines
This publication provides production protocol guidelines developed by North Carolina State University and Amazing Grazing …
Consider Breeding Your Does to Target Ethnic Holidays Where Goat Meat Is Part of the Traditional Holiday Feast
Many ethnic holidays include goat meat as part of traditional celebrations. This factsheet serves as …
Herd Animal Death Problems
Animal necropsies attempt to determine the cause of death and whether it affects a concern …