University of Illinois Extension

Blog Posts (7)

Preventing Avian Flu in Your Small Flock

Protect Your Small Flock from Avian Flu

How to care for backyard chickens in winter

Condensation Prevention in Metal –Walled Livestock Buildings

Evaporative Cooling Pads – Maintenance for a Longer Life

Clinic focuses on the health, nutrition, condition and care of livestock

Morgan County team tops 4-H Meats Judging Contest

Success breeds success; Marion County hosts 200 youth for judging

News Releases (35)

The Flock Farm to host twilight meeting on pasture-raised livestock

New biosecurity resource helps producers protect pigs

Illinois State Fair cancels live poultry shows to protect from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Dudley Smith Farm Field Day highlights regenerative ag practices

Youth meet and learn about miniature donkeys at fun 4-H event

Illinois program turns cowgirl dreams into livestock research reality

Southern Illinois youth place at livestock and dairy judging contest

Grazing Livestock, A Conservation Strategy

Look to IPT Bull Sale for proven genetic excellence

4-H Livestock Judging Team takes 9th in the nation

Kick off 4-H Week with family friendly event at Tractor Supply

Contest awards top nine 4-H members $1,000 scholarship

Heart of America Grazing Conference showcases latest in carbon-smart pasture management

Livestock judging teaches decision-making, adaptability

Fulton County 4-Hers do well in state 4-H livestock judging

Hackers attack US meat supply chain

DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Extension are excited to welcome the public to the 4-H shows

Southern Illinois youth place in livestock quiz bowl

Youth come together to make their mark in the livestock industry

Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale has near-record year; averages $4,396

Vulture attacks eat away income for livestock producers

When you want total performance, Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale is your genetics headquarters

Livestock managers may complete certification on Extension website

CME Group awards $9,000 in 4-H livestock scholarships

Prairie Farms awards $3,000 in 4-H scholarships

Livestock producers invited to USDA outbreak preparedness scenario

Multiple Spring Beef Meetings Slated for Southeastern Illinois

Clark County 4-H Announces Livestock Ownership Dates for the 2020 4-H Fair

Extension Offering Dudley Smith Farm Winter Meeting February 11

Extension to Host Sheep and Goat Parasite Management Workshop

4-H Members Gain Technical Expertise and Soft Skills Through Livestock Projects

Wollin wins state poultry contest

$15,000 awarded to animal science scholars

Contest prepares young dairy producers

Extension to Host Program on Managing Cover Crops for Livestock

Staff (2)

Doug Gucker staff photo

Douglas B. Gucker

Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator

staff photo of Kristi Smith

Kristi Smith

Peoria County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator