Self-Audit Checklist for Animal Food Current Good Manufacturing Practice Compliance
Does your facility need to comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)? Are you trying to prepare for a …
Animal Agriculture
Bringing Augmented Reality to Feed Milling Distance Education
from DELTA: NC State’s Feed Mill Education Unit has become a magnet for emerging technologies and innovation thanks to several …
Managing Storm Damage: NCDA & CS Information for Poultry
Mike Martin, Director of Poultry Programs, Veterinary Division of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) …
Preparing for Disaster: Governor Cooper Issues State of Emergency and Suspension of Vehicle Regulations
Governor Roy Cooper has issued Executive Order No. 100 in preparation for potential severe weather associated with Hurricane Dorian. . …
On the Farm Interview Series
Catch up on our series of interviews with NC State University’s poultry farm managers. We started this summer (when …
Compliance Date for Preventive Controls for Animal Food Approaching
The final compliance date for the Preventive Controls for Animal Food (PCAF) rule, part of the Food Safety Modernization …
Poultry Pack 4-H Club August Meeting
Any youth 5-18 interested in poultry are invited to join the Poultry Pack 4-H Club hosted on NC State …
PDPS Annual Reports Online
Want to know more about what goes on in the Prestage Department of Poultry Science? You’re in luck – …
Keeping Up: Herchler Addresses AAFCO Food Safety Modernization Conversation Workshop
The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) held a Food Safety Modernization Conversation Workshop before their 2019 annual …
International Symposium on Precision Systems and Data Analysis in Animal Agriculture
The NC State Food Animal Initiative is pleased to invite attendees to the first International Symposium on Precision Systems …
Updated Swine Odor Control Checklist
Today, the Senate Bill 1217 Interagency Committee approved an updated Swine Odor Control Checklist. This is the first update …
Keeping Up: Feed Mill Faculty Attend CFIA Annual Meeting
NC State Extension had a strong presence at the 2019 Carolina Feed Industry Association (CFIA) annual meeting in North …
Wilkes Youth Poultry Workshop
Middle and high school students are invited to apply for the 2019 Wilkes Youth Poultry Workshop. The workshop is …
Poultry Pack 4-H Club July Meeting
Any youth 5-18 interested in poultry are invited to join the Poultry Pack 4-H Club hosted on NC State …
Feeding Community, 4 Years Running: Coastal Plains Chicken Project
Farm to Fork, Farm to Table, Eat Local – there are a lot of movements out there with a …
Impact of African Swine Fever on Feed Manufacturing Facilities
African Swine Fever (ASF) has been a major topic of conversation in the last few months, as outbreaks have …
Now Available - New FDA Guidance for Small Business Size
The Food and Drug Administration has released a new guidance document for determining the number of employees for purposes …
Poultry Pack 4-H Club June Meeting
Any youth 5-18 interested in poultry are invited to join the new Poultry Pack 4-H Club hosted on NC …
PCQI Course Registration Open
Registration for the Preventive Controls for Animal Food course is now open. We have 25 seats in the course. Please see the course information for directions …
2019 Phosphorus Loss Assessment Tool (PLAT) Training
There are three opportunities to receive a refresher course on utilizing the Phosphorus Loss Assessment Tool (PLAT) in Certified …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Animal Waste Management
- Beef
- Dairy Extension
- Equine Husbandry
- Feed Milling
- Goats & Sheep
- Poultry Science Extension
- Youth Livestock Program
More Extension Programs at NC State University
National eXtension Resources
- Beef Cattle
- DAIReXNET (eXtension)
- eOrganic (eXtension
- Farm Energy (eXtension)
- Goats (eXtension)
- Hogs, Pigs and Pork
- Horses (eXtension)
- Livestock and Poultry Environmental Learning Community (eXtension.org)
- Sheep
- Small and Backyard Poultry (eXtension)
Partnerships and Organizations
Recent Publications related to Animal Agriculture
Poultry Manure as a Fertilizer Source
This factsheet describes the nutrient composition of poultry manure and land application techniques based on …
8/22/19 — SoilFacts
Swine Manure as a Fertilizer Source
This factsheet explains the three factors of proper swine manure management: the nutrient content of …
8/22/19 — SoilFacts
Forage Quality: Concepts and Practices
In this publication, we describe the factors that affect forage quality and discuss prediction indices …
7/26/19
Forests as an Alternative for Poultry Manure Application
Applying poultry manure to forestland that needs nitrogen and phosphorus can help poultry producers manage …
3/25/19
Using Animal Manures in Forest Fertilization
Applying animal manure to forestland can help animal producers manage waste and supply forest owners …
3/22/19
Forests as an Alternative for Swine Manure Application
Applying swine manure to forestland that needs nitrogen and phosphorus can help swine producers manage …
3/20/19
Body Condition Scoring: A Management Tool for the Broodmare Owner
This publication addresses the effect of body condition on the reproductive performance of mares as …
3/7/19 — Mare & Foal Nutrition
Managing Pastures to Feed Your Horse
This publication will explain your horse’s nutritional requirements, and how careful pasture management can produce …
3/7/19