Other Livestock Species Resources for Small Farms

Oregon State Beekeepers Association

The Oregon State Beekeepers Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the well-being of honey bees and to the fields of beekeeping, apiculture, research, and education.

Apr 2018 | Online resource

The Bee Research Library

The Bee Research Laboratory conducts research on the biology and control of honey bee parasites, diseases, and pests to ensure an adequate supply of bees for pollination and honey production.

Apr 2018 | Online resource

National Honey Board

The National Honey Board is a federal research and promotion board under USDA oversight that conducts research marketing and promotion programs to help maintain and expand markets for honey and honey products.

Apr 2018 | Online resource

Training American Bison (Bison bison) Calves

Bison, like cattle, are routinely handled to maintain herd health and meet the requirements of various regulatory agencies for diseases such as tuberculosis and brucellosis. Injuries and death during handling are more frequent in bison than in cattle, which have been bred for calm temperaments. Bison often break off a horn cap, gore one another, attempt to jump out or smash through a holding pen, and even die due to excessive stress caused by handling. These bison are termed "self-culling" for if they manage to survive the experience, their owners are likely to sell them. Calm handling of bison, an excitable animal, requires attention to detail and strategies that differ greatly from traditional animal handling, including cattle handling.

Jennifer L. Lanier, Temple Grandin, A. Chaffin, T. Chaffin | Apr 1999 | Online resource

The Calming of American Bison (Bison bison) During Routine Handling

American Bison (Bison bison) handling is often a stressful time for both the animal and its handlers. There is a some research regarding "in pasture" bison behavior, but little on behavior during handling. The rationale for low stress handling, other than ethical concerns, can be justified on purely economical grounds. Each mature female is currently worth $3000.00; each marketable male is valued around $1500.00. Consequently, each injury or death represents a sizable economic loss. In order to reduce injuries to bison and handlers, the bison must remain calm while being handled. My studies have focused on bison behavior during handling in squeeze chutes, alleys, holding pens, trucks, etc. Zoos, ranches, parks and other organizations that work with bison have had similar problems during handling. These problems range from stampeding to intra-herd aggression to "suicide." What follows are some techniques that can be used to calmly handle these large, skittish animals

Jennifer L. Lanier, Temple Grandin | Apr 2018 | Online resource

Buffalo Handling Requirements

Quick reference guide on the basic requirements for buffalo handling, including fencing, pens, and chute.

Jennifer L. Lanier, Temple Grandin | Apr 2018 | Online resource

National Bison Association

The National Bison Association brings together stakeholders to celebrate the heritage of American bison/buffalo, to educate, and to create a sustainable future for our industry.

Apr 2018 | Online resource

Bison Basics

Prices paid for bison carcasses have fallen significantly in the past few years which makes a big difference in the economics of feeding bison for slaughter. This change has had a ripple effect in the industry and has driven down the prices of feeder and breeding stock.

Apr 2018 | Online resource

Poultry Extension

About 22 million ducks are raised annually in the United States. Most are produced under confinement on specialized duck farms in a few commercially important duck production areas. However, many farms still raise a few ducks primarily for family use or local sale. This publication is intended for the latter group.

Apr 2018 | Online resource

Integrated Parasite Management for Livestock

Internal parasites can be a major problem for producers. With parasites developing resistance to all dewormers and more farmers producing livestock by 'natural' methods, there is interest in looking for alternative ways to managing parasite problems. This ATTRA (1999) publication covers aspects of the whole system affecting internal parasites, including nutrition, pasture management, soil organisms, and strategic deworming.

Ann Wells | Apr 1999 | Online resource

Merck Veterinary Manual

The Merck Manuals, is a series of books for human and animal health care professionals and for the general public. As a service to the community, the content of The Manuals is available free of charge in enhanced online versions. The online versions are updated periodically with new information and contain illustrations and audio and video material not present in the print versions.

Apr 2018 | Online resource