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N.C. A&T Research Team Investigates SARS CoV-2’s Potential to Infect Food Animals

A new research project at North Carolina A&T; State University is investigating whether SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can infect pigs, poultry, and cattle.If it can, the researchers…

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WEBINAR: Defend the Flock: How Avian Influenza Affects Us All

It's Bird Health Awareness Week! To help you keep your flock healthy, the USDA-APHIS will host a free webinar, Defend The Flock: How Avian Influenza Affects Us All, on Thursday, February 25.NC…

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USDA APHIS Webinar on Avian Influenza and Biosecurity

Please join APHIS leadership and poultry experts on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at 11 a.m. ET for a virtual webinar to discuss the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Europe and East Asia,…

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Cage-Free Production Special Report From Poultry Health Today

Poultry Health Today, a poultry news service sponsored by Zoetis, recently shared a Special Report on cage-free egg production.The report includes perspectives from a variety of industry experts and…

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Arcobacter Abundant in Hurricane Florence Floodwaters

Flooding near the Cape Fear River during Hurricane Florence in 2018. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Mary Junell. Click for more information.)Recent research on bacteria that can cause foodborne…

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Hurricane Preparation and Recovery for North Carolina: Poultry Producers Guide

Hurricane season officially started on June 1. Experts are predicting an active season, so preparation is essential.To help poultry producers, Poultry Extension Area Specialized Agents Richard…

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Know Your Zone - Hurricane Preparedness

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety recently announced the Know Your Zone campaign to help coastal residents and visitors get the information they need in the event of an evacuation.Use…

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Farm Credit Releases Free Online Course to Help Farmers Cope With Stress

A couple of weeks ago, we shared some resources for farmers concerned about maintaining their mental health during these – and other – stressful times. As new resources are announced, we'll be…

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Collaborative Newsletter Addresses COVID-19 Impacts on Poultry

In collaboration with Extension service faculty at Purdue University, the University of Maryland and Virginia Tech, NC State University faculty member Prafulla Regmi has written the latest Poultry…

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Staying Mentally Healthy During COVID-19: Resources for Farmers

COVID-19 has made a big impact on animal producers and there have been a lot of resources for dealing with practical and economical concerns. Now, we’re sharing resources for farmers concerned about…