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Free Webinar- Winter Care of Backyard Poultry Flocks
Backyard poultry owners may be interested in participating in this free, timely webinar on September 25th, beginning at 7:00 pm EDT. Fall is the time to prepare your flocks and coops for the toils o... Read MoreSheep Operations With Footrot Needed
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is seeking sheep farms with footrot to participate in an applied research project funded by Northeast SARE. The project is in its 4th year and has already... Read MoreAPHIS Issues Conditional License to Produce First PEDv Vaccine
Washington, June 16, 2014 — The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today issued a conditional license to Harrisvaccines, Inc. of Ames,... Read MoreDelaware Hog Owners Required to Report Deadly Swine Viruses
Delaware hog owners, veterinarians and laboratories are now required to report suspected cases of two rapidly spreading swine diseases to the Delaware Department of Agriculture. Delaware has had no ca... Read MoreLooking Towards the Future: Sow Packers to Require Premises ID Tags in 2015
In an effort to improve pre-harvest traceability and improve national disease surveillance in the pork industry, many major U.S. packers and processors will require a USDA-approved, official premises ... Read MoreIs It Time to Consider Renovating or Planting a New Pasture or Hay Field? Part 2
Part 2- What Should I Plant? Now that you’ve taken care of any soil fertility issues that can reduce the chance for a successful stand, the next decision involves choosing the right seed to plant. ... Read MoreNutrient Management Credits Offered at Upcoming Pasture Walks
The University of Delaware Cooperative Extension is offering pasture walks in two locations this spring. Participants will have the opportunity to earn nutrient management and pesticide certificat... Read MoreCDC Links Human Salmonella Illness to Live Poultry in Backyard Flocks
From the Centers for Disease Control (CDC): As of May 7, 2014, a total of 60 persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Infantis or Salmonella Newport have been reported from 23 states. ... Read MoreIs It Time to Think about Renovating or Planting a New Pasture or Hay Field? Part 1
Part 1: The Pre-Planning Process… Over the years since I first came to Delaware, I have received numerous requests concerning overseeding or renovating pasture and hay fields. Unfortunately, t... Read More- 3 of 3
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