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Dairy Extension at Oregon State University encompasses forage production, herd management, milk processing, and the utilization of dairy products by humans. We provide education, training, and technical assistance to people with dairy-related needs and interests.

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The recent incidences of avian influenza in cattle

This is what is termed a “spillover event,” in which a disease that is common in one group of animals infects a different group.

Jenifer Cruickshank | Apr 2024 | Article

Estimating Plant-Available Nitrogen from Manure

This publication discusses management practices that increase crop nitrogen utilization. It also includes an interactive worksheet for calculating available nutrients supplied by manure application. The worksheet can be ...

Dan M. Sullivan | Mar 2023 | Extension Catalog publication

Spent hemp biomass: Learning about its potential as a livestock feed

Using spent hemp biomass — what's left over after the extraction of cannabinoids — as feed for livestock has shown some promise in early research. There's good protein content but palatability might be an issue.

Jenifer Cruickshank | Jul 2022 | Article

Check out the OSU Dairy Blog!

Dairy Bearing, OUS's dairy blog, includes key take-aways of various dairy-related studies and issues, announcements, and other items of interest to dairy producers.

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Dairy Resources for Small Farms

This page provides information on the dairy animal and contains topics such as production, manure and nutrient management, nutrition, health, and other dairy resources.

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Livestock disease traceability programs

Livestock diseases are best dealt with at the preventive stage. Proactive programs for several livestock species and specific diseases are available to help with tracing diseases and preventing their spread, as well as continuity ...

Shelby Filley, Sergio Arispe, Jenifer Cruickshank, David Bohnert, Charles Estill, Juliana Ranches | Apr 2024 | Collection

HPAI in Livestock/Bovine Influenza A Virus (BIAV) (in English)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been detected in livestock in multiple states. HPAI has not been detected in Oregon livestock. The strain of HPAI detected in livestock is the same strain that has been circulating in wild waterfowl throughout the US. Learn more from the Oregon Department of Agriculture.

Apr 2024 | Online resource

Protéjase del virus H5N1 si trabaja con animales de granja

El H5N1 es un virus de la influenza aviar que podría enfermarlo. Use el equipo de protección personal (EPP) recomendado cuando trabaje directamente o cerca de animales enfermos o muertos, heces de animales, camas de animales (litter), leche cruda y otros materiales que podrían tener el virus. Escanee para saber cómo ponerse y quitarse un respirador.

Inglés: Protect yourself from novel influenza A viruses when working with farm animals

Apr 2024 | Online resource

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Milk Processing Resources

Learn how to process milk effectively, efficiently, and safely.

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Extension aims to reach 500 cattle producers on enhanced biosecurity and foreign disease mitigation

The project aims to provide a basic overview and proactive activities and measures that people can take to mitigate production market and financial risks, and the process by which cattle producers can resume business

Francesca Rossi | May 8, 2024 | News story

Living on the Land supports small-acreage landowners in the south Willamette Valley

OSU Extension collaborates with Oregon’s Soil and Water Conservation Districts and watershed councils to develop the series to best address natural resources concerns in the local area.

Melissa Fery | Apr 2024 | Impact story

Farm tours address dairy production misconceptions

OSU Extension partners with Oregon Dairy and Nutrition Council on farm and food production tours.

Jenifer Cruickshank | Mar 2024 | Impact story

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Upcoming Events

May 20

CS Beef Packers Industry Tour (FILLED)

10:15 am - 4:30 pm MDT Kuna, ID - Registration closed.
Jun 4

Organic Winter Cereals and Cover Crop Field Day

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Corvallis, OR
Jun 13

Entrenamiento sobre la prevención del suicidio de QPR para agricultores y ganaderos (en español)

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm PDT Online
Jul 11

Livestock 4-H Advisory Committee Meeting

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Oregon City, OR
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Sergio Arispe
Associate Professor, Livestock and Rangeland
Jenifer Cruickshank
Jenifer Cruickshank
Assistant Professor, Dairy Extension Specialist
Lisbeth Goddik
Dairy Processing Extension Specialist

Contact me for questions about dairy foods

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