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Tuesday, April 23, 2013  New Mexico slaughterhouse becomes ground zero in emotional debate over horse slaughter

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  USDA makes 2nd attempt with livestock ID system meant to help control spread of animal disease

Sunday, February 10, 2013  The South Carolina Army National Guard agricultural team in Afghanistan has built teaching centers and reached out to help more than 300 farmers during its yearlong deployment.

Saturday, July 28, 2012  This summer's drought and sweltering heat have been hard on corn crops, and researchers at Clemson University are looking at alternative foods for the country's cattle. While a smaller supply of corn from the Midwest is proving to be a boom for South Carolina farmers.

Monday, October 24, 2011  Ranchers lose millions of dollars as high beef prices, poor economy spawn surge in rustling

Thursday, July 14, 2011  Animal control officers in Anderson County are looking for the owner of an unusually friendly donkey found wandering near Starr earlier this month.

Friday, July 08, 2011  The worsening drought in South Carolina has made some livestock farmers eligible for federal disaster money.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011  Animal welfare group uses undercover video to pressure grocers to stop buying from hog farm

Sunday, February 15, 2009  State budget cuts are affecting more than just humans at Clemson University.