1. Can black walnut wood shavings be used as a bedding source for horses and/or other livestock? Published: January 06, 2010
2. What do I need to do with livestock (horses, cattle, and poultry)? Published: October 19, 2009
3. Who is my state environmental regulatory authority for my livestock operation? Published: June 02, 2009
4. How do I protect my goats and livestock from bobcat predation? Published: May 20, 2009
5. Are there any methods available which will reduce eagle predation by cultural or habitat modification? Published: May 20, 2009
6. How do we get started in showing livestock as a part of the 4-H club program? Published: May 19, 2009
7. What kind of veterinary tests, health forms, or immunizations are required for animals showing in 4-H shows in New Hampshire? Published: May 19, 2009
8. Is there a 4-H livestock program in my county? Published: May 19, 2009
9. Am I allowed to vaccinate livestock against diseases and still qualify as certified organic? Published: October 29, 2008
10. I'm a certified organic livestock farmer and wonder about animal bedding. I have heard that using pressure treated lumber and buying non-certified organic wood chips or sawdust for bedding could disqualify you. Is this true? Published: October 29, 2008
11. Is the feed that is fed to organic livestock and poultry "vegetarian" feed? Published: October 29, 2008
12. Can I use homeopathic treatments to treat my organic livestock? Published: October 29, 2008
13. By what factor does composting manure reduce the pathogens present? Published: January 08, 2008
14. How far (feet/mile) downstream are pathogens detected in a stream from where they enter the stream? Once pathogens enter a stream, do they remain viable for long distances? Published: January 08, 2008
15. My state is considering best management practices (BMPs) to minimize air emissions. One BMP being considered is to apply manure only in cool, even wet, weather and even irrigate after application. Wouldn't this type of activity increase the risk of pathogen exposure to humans and be contrary to the BMPs for pathogen control? Published: January 08, 2008

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