Managing Horse Pastures in the Sandhills of North Carolina
Managing pastures is key to owning grazing species such as horses, mules, and donkeys. Timing is vital when making …
Tom Shea
Former Extension Agent, Agriculture - Livestock, Field CropsTom is no longer active in Extension
Recent Posts by Tom Shea
Foaling Check List
Spring is full of life! The grass is starting to grow, pollen is everywhere, and foals are on the …
Moore County Cooperative Extension- Livestock Facebook
Follow N.C. Cooperative Extension, Moore County Center – Livestock on Facebook for updates and events! Click here to join the …
Feeding the Holidays
Last year, President Joe Biden gave a “Presidential Pardon” to Chocolate and Chip, two North Carolina-raised turkeys. Chocolate and …
Feeding Hay and Protecting Your Pasture
Although we have had some warm days, winter is coming up quickly, and our warm-season grasses are going dormant, …
Goat and Sheep Hoof Trimming
Hoof care is a significant part of raising livestock. Horses need their hooves done every 4-8 weeks, dairy cows …
Moore County Cattlemen's September Meeting
The Moore County Cattlemen’s Association will hold its first meeting since the summer break on September 8th. The meeting …
Managing Flies on Your Horse Farm
Few things are worse than enjoying your trail ride or evening schooling only to be hounded by flies. Fly …