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Posted by Robert Westerfield on Aug 25, 2024
Cucumbers are one of the most popular crops in today’s home garden. This publication helps you to select the varieties to suit your needs.
Posted by Stephen Nickerson on Sep 17, 2015
Research has demonstrated that proper dry-off methods are vital in promoting udder health during the nonlactating period and at calving. For high producing cows, it may be necessary to decrease dietary energy over the last 1-2 weeks of lactation by increasing fiber and eliminating grain. Abrupt cessation of milking is probably as good as intermittent milking with a diet change for low and medium producing cows; however, intermittent milking is recommended for high producing cows to decrease milk yield and minimize leakage at dry-off, which could lead to mastitis. First lactation cows should be given a 50- to 60-day dry period, but multiparous animals fare well with a 35- to 45-day dry period. Selective dry cow therapy with non lactating cow antibiotics plus teat seal is as effective as blanket dry cow therapy with non lactating cow antibiotics plus teat seal for cows with SCC less than 200,000/ml. However, blanket dry therapy with both products is recommended for cows that dry off with greater than 200,000/ml. It is important to follow recommended infusion techniques to preserve the protective components of teat canal keratin and the sphincter muscle. And lastly, use of coliform vaccines will enhance immunity over the dry period and reduce clinical coliform mastitis in early lactation. This publication address these topics in more detail in order to help producers prevent mastitis in their dairy herds.
Posted by Lane Ely, Stephen Nickerson, Felicia Kautz on Sep 17, 2015
Prevalence of mastitis in dairy goats ranges between 5% and 30%, with Staphylococcus spp., otherwise known as the coagulase-negative staphylococci, identified as the most frequent cause of infection. These staphylococci produce persistent subclinical mastitis with markedly elevated somatic cell counts (SCC), which may lead to clinical symptoms. Prevention is the key to controlling staphylococcal mastitis in dairy goats, as once this disease becomes established, chronic inflammation of mammary tissues and elevated SCC will follow, resulting in reduced milk yield and quality. This publication discusses proper husbandry practices and sanitation methods that can be implemented by producers. The results of two vaccine trials as a potential means to control mastitis in ruminants are also presented and discussed. Vaccination should only be included as part of the whole herd approach to mastitis control. Any vaccination program must be carried out in conjunction with other proper management practices.
Posted by Anand Mohan, William Hurst on Dec 22, 2014
With the increased demand for “gluten-free” products in the market place, food processors and manufacturers have started to develop more and more better-tasting and nutritious food products that are also gluten-free. However, the federal food labeling regulations for gluten-free products can be very confusing for small food processors and new food product entrepreneurs. The purpose of this bulletin is to assist small food processors and food entrepreneurs in their understanding of the FDA labeling requirements for putting “gluten-free” on the label of packaged food products. The authors do not claim interpretation or replacement of any other federal or state regulations about labeling requirements.

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Sep 3 Henry County Extension Master Naturalist Program Henry County Extension is sponsoring the Georgia Master Naturalist program this fall, which is a series of weekly programs with specific environmental topics that is hands-on environmental exploring habitats and ecosystems in Georgia and how human activity impacts on those environments. This program is a combination of lectures and both indoors and outdoors hands-on learning through field studies and relevant resources. An informed person can help make changes in their lives as well as their community and safeguard the environment. After completing this fun and interactive program, Georgia Master Naturalists are encouraged to share their knowledge with their communities by volunteering in local schools or nature centers. The program covers diverse topics such as insects and pollinators, geology, soil science, native and invasive plants, wildlife, stream ecology, and other topics. See attached agenda.
- McDonough, GA - (55.0 Miles)
Sep 10 Henry County Extension Master Naturalist Program Henry County Extension is sponsoring the Georgia Master Naturalist program this fall, which is a series of weekly programs with specific environmental topics that is hands-on environmental exploring habitats and ecosystems in Georgia and how human activity impacts on those environments. This program is a combination of lectures and both indoors and outdoors hands-on learning through field studies and relevant resources. An informed person can help make changes in their lives as well as their community and safeguard the environment. After completing this fun and interactive program, Georgia Master Naturalists are encouraged to share their knowledge with their communities by volunteering in local schools or nature centers. The program covers diverse topics such as insects and pollinators, geology, soil science, native and invasive plants, wildlife, stream ecology, and other topics. See attached agenda.
- McDonough, GA - (55.0 Miles)
Sep 10 Homesteading Skills: Edible Landscaping Join Pike County Extension in 2025 for the Lunch and Learn series that will dive into homesteading skills. These monthly sessions are covered by experts and hosted on the second Wednesday of each month at 12pm (with the exception of holidays). Simply email Brooklyne.Wassel@uga.edu or Pike.Extension@uga.edu to receive the Zoom Link. You can also catch the recordings on our YouTube Channel!
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Sep 18 2025 MASTER CATTLEMEN’S PROGRAM Thursday, from 6:00PM-8:30PM Warren County Extension Office (48 Warren Street, Warrenton, Ga 30828) Cost: IN PERSON – $100 (includes notebook, hat and full meal each session.) Speaker Schedule September 18th: Dr. Lawton Stewart, Nutrition Management. September 25th: Dr. Nancy Hinkle, External Parasites | Dr. John Worley, Fencing & Facilities October 2nd: Dr. Will Secor, Beef Cattle Economics October 9th: Dr. Pedro Fontes, Reproduction October 23rd: Dr. Brad Heins Herd Health Considerations and Bioterrorism October 30th: Mr. Dylan Davis, Evaluation and Selection | Dale Sandlin, Georgia Cattlemen’s Update November 6th: Dr. Lisa Baxter, Forage Management November 13th: Mr. Jason Duggin, Beef Quality Assurance
- WARRENTON, GA - (40.0 Miles)
Sep 24 Henry County Extension Master Naturalist Program Henry County Extension is sponsoring the Georgia Master Naturalist program this fall, which is a series of weekly programs with specific environmental topics that is hands-on environmental exploring habitats and ecosystems in Georgia and how human activity impacts on those environments. This program is a combination of lectures and both indoors and outdoors hands-on learning through field studies and relevant resources. An informed person can help make changes in their lives as well as their community and safeguard the environment. After completing this fun and interactive program, Georgia Master Naturalists are encouraged to share their knowledge with their communities by volunteering in local schools or nature centers. The program covers diverse topics such as insects and pollinators, geology, soil science, native and invasive plants, wildlife, stream ecology, and other topics. See attached agenda.
- McDonough, GA - (55.0 Miles)
Sep 25 Houseplant Academy-Indoor Green Oasis 2.0 The first Indoor Green Oasis is back, but this time with even more compelling information about how to raise houseplants, including how to turn your own home into a beautiful refuge of tropical houseplants. You’ll also learn about what’s new in the houseplant world, including some of the highlights seen at the Southeast Plant Show.
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- Lawrenceville, GA - (75.0 Miles)