{"id":1727,"date":"2017-07-19T12:15:13","date_gmt":"2017-07-19T16:15:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science-new\/?page_id=1727"},"modified":"2024-08-19T11:24:30","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T15:24:30","slug":"extension","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/extension\/","title":{"rendered":"Extension"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We&#8217;re Here to Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From improved breeding techniques to dairy record management systems, we deliver research and expertise to support those in the business of managing and caring for animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The animal science department works in cooperation with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ces.ncsu.edu\/\">NC&#160;State Extension<\/a>&nbsp;to educate the public on the latest technology and information through short courses, events and clinics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And our 4-H programs and <a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/extension\/livestock-science-camp\/\">Livestock Science Camp<\/a> encourage youth to explore career opportunities in animal agriculture and animal science.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-labeled-section wp-block-ncst-featured-content ncst-featured-content is-card-style layout-two-column\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__background\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__container\">\n               <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__header\">\n                      <h2 class=\"ncst-labeled-section__heading\">extension areas<\/h2>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__content\">\n        \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-featured-content\"><a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card\"\n    href=\"#animal-husbandry\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=#animal-husbandry\n  >\n  \n\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Beef Extension<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card\"\n    href=\"#dairy-extension\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=#dairy-extension\n  >\n  \n\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Dairy Extension<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card\"\n    href=\"#swine-husbandry\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=#swine-husbandry\n  >\n  \n\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Swine Extension<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card\"\n    href=\"#horse-husbandry\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=#horse-husbandry\n  >\n  \n\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Horse Extension<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card\"\n    href=\"#smallruminant-extension\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=#smallruminant-extension\n  >\n  \n\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Small Ruminant Extension<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card\"\n    href=\"#youthlivestock-program\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=#youthlivestock-program\n  >\n  \n\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Youth Livestock Programs<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"animal-husbandry\">Beef Extension<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2017\/10\/cals_tailgate17-7740R.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Beef Extension Programs focus on nutrition and management programs for cattle. This focus area also includes our Amazing Grazing program, which aims to help farmers improve profitability, animal well-being and environmental sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/beef.ces.ncsu.edu\/\">Beef Extension Programs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cefs.ncsu.edu\/extension-and-outreach\/amazing-grazing\/\">Amazing Grazing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dairy-extension\">Dairy Extension<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2017\/10\/girlandcow.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dairy Extension covers all facets of dairy animal production, from nutrition to waste management. And the North Carolina 4-H Dairy Youth Program gives young people important hands-on training in the care and maintenance of dairy animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dairy.ces.ncsu.edu\/\">Dairy Extension Programs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.drms.org\/\">Dairy Herd Improvement Records<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"swine-husbandry\">Swine Extension Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2017\/12\/Swine.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From swine reproduction to waste management, our Extension Swine Husbandry program offers myriad learning and training opportunities for swine producers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/swine.ces.ncsu.edu\/\">Swine Extension Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"horse-husbandry\">Equine Extension<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2017\/10\/Horseexts.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Extension programs in Horse Husbandry run the gamut from breeding to selection and evaluation. And our popular 4-H Horse Youth Programs offer a variety of educational events and opportunities such as the &#8220;Horse Bowl&#8221; and public speaking contests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/equinehusbandry.ces.ncsu.edu\/\">Equine Extension Programs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a title=\"Adult Short Courses and Clinics\" href=\"http:\/\/equinehusbandry.ces.ncsu.edu\/equinehusbandry-ncsu-equine-short-course-series-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adult Short Courses and Clinics<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a title=\"4H Horse Youth Programs\" href=\"http:\/\/equinehusbandry.ces.ncsu.edu\/equinehusbandry-nc-4-h-horse-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4H Horse Youth Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"smallruminant-extension\">Small Ruminant Extension<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"699\" src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2023\/08\/Ag-Animals-17-1-1024x699.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2023\/08\/Ag-Animals-17-1-1024x699.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2023\/08\/Ag-Animals-17-1-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2023\/08\/Ag-Animals-17-1-768x524.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2023\/08\/Ag-Animals-17-1-1536x1049.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2023\/08\/Ag-Animals-17-1-2048x1399.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Small Ruminant Extension Programs focus on nutrition and management of small ruminant animals, such as sheep and goats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul 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