NELA Livestock and Forage Extension

03/17/2026

The Northeast District Livestock Show Horse Show has been rescheduled for April 18th.

02/25/2026

On February 12th the Union Parish Extension office hosted a unique workshop aimed at educating producers on the most common causes of dystocia and how and when to assist a cow that is calving. It was an awesome night!

01/05/2026

Its that time of year again! The Master Cattleman will be offered in Union Parish this year. This is one of the most well rounded programs available to cattle producers that are wanting to grow their knowledge. If you have not yet attended this class I highly encourage you to consider it.

01/05/2026

Very excited about this upcoming program. Lots of good information and hands on practice with our calving simulator. Please be sure to RSVP so we have a good head count for the meal.

12/05/2025

Great things happen when Cattlemen gather to discuss forage production and grazing management.

12/03/2025

11/21/2025

We are monitoring an outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1), including Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM), associated with equine events in Oklahoma and Texas.

LDAF is advising horse owners who attended an equine event in Texas or Oklahoma within the last 3 weeks to contact their veterinarian, isolate their horses, and implement twice-daily temperature monitoring under their veterinarian's guidance.

If elevated temperature, respiratory signs, or EHM-compatible clinical signs are noticed, owners should contact their veterinarian.

EHV‐1 is spread from horse to horse through contact with nasal discharge or spread as aerosol droplets. The incubation period is typically 2–10 days, meaning a horse can appear normal while still shedding the virus and act as a carrier. Horses can also contract the virus by coming into contact with contaminated surfaces such as stalls, water, feed, tack, and transport vehicles. People can spread the virus from horse to horse through contaminated hands and clothing. It is important for owners to watch for signs and symptoms and practice biosecurity measures.

For suggested biosecurity measures, see the guide below or online at https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/equine-herpesvirus-type-1-ehv-1-outbreak

Additionally, the Equine Disease Communication Center has created a page to provide outbreak information. This page will be updated regularly and will provide links to more information. You can find it here: https://equinediseasecc.org/alerts?alertID=4722

10/09/2025

We had a great time at this years Pregnancy Determination Clinic. Two impactful days of agricultural education at the Hill Farm!

09/10/2025

Our Northeast Beef and Forage Field Day is next week!! Please RSVP by close of business tomorrow so we can get a good head count for lunch!

08/13/2025

Super excited about the lineup for this years Northeast Beef and Forage Field Day!! Help us spread the word!

08/07/2025

The Small Ruminant Workshop that was scheduled for Friday August 7th has been postponed. We will readvertise the event once a new date has been set.