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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

Management practices on small-enterprise swine operations in the U.S. (in English)

The NAHMS Swine 2021 study focused on two distinct U.S. swine populations. The Large Enterprise segment of the study took an in-depth look at swine operations with 1,000 or more pigs, and data collection took place between June 2021 and spring 2022. The Small Enterprise segment of the study concentrated on swine operations with fewer than 1,000 pigs, and data collection took place between June and July 2021. The link provided here is for the results of the small-enterprise swine herds, some from Oregon.

USDA APHIS | Apr 2024 | Online resource

ODA Resources for Meat Processors and Producers (in English)

Oregon Department of Agriculture works to assist ​​meat processors and livestock producers in Oregon. They have Meat processor ​resources​​​​​​​​, Livestock producer direct marketing resources, and more.

Jan 2024 | Online resource

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Care and Management of New Feeder Pigs

By Gene J. Pirelli Dale W. Weber Scott Duggan Melissa Fery and Nathan Parker

You can keep your pigs healthy and gaining weight by following some key recommendations. In this publication you'll learn about housing, feeding, and health considerations when raising feeder pigs, both for a traditional system and a pasture or free-range system. You'll also learn about hazelnuts in swine rations and using hovers in a swine operation.

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Swine care resources

Swine Feeding Principles (in English)

Presentation on the Principles of feeding Swine.

Gene Pirelli | May 2018 | Presentation

Nutrition and Feeding for Optimum Sow Reproductive Performance (in English)

Document about optimum feeding for reproductive performance

Marcia Shannon, PhD | May 2018 | Online resource

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Care of Newborn Pigs and Post-Farrowing Sows

By Charles Estill

This presentation was presented by Dr. Estill at the Oregon Pork Producers Spring Conference about Care of Newborn Pigs and Post Farrowing Sows.

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Meat resources

At-Home Hog Slaughter (in English)

This South Dakota State University website is a comprehensive collection of information on hog slaughter for home use.

Amanda Blair | Jun 2020 | Online resource

Price of hogs (in English)

What's the price of hogs? This USDA Agriculture Marketing Service website has wholesale prices of hogs from many areas across the US. Use these as a guide to buying hogs in Oregon.

USDA | Jul 2020 | Online resource

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Examples of swine and carcass grades

By Shelby Filley

This 2021 presentation shows examples of slaughter swine and carcasses to go along with the official USDA descriptions from their websites on Slaughter Swine and Carcass Grades.

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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

Series of livestock clinics enhances 4-H experience in Lake County

4-H in Lake County held livestock fitting and showing clinics throughout 2022 that were open to both 4-H and FFA youths.

Breann Vandenberg | May 2023 | Impact story

OSU Extension’s Western Meat School goes hybrid and attracts hundreds

Western Meat School, which runs for six weeks in November and December, will cover key topics in production, processing and marketing to produce high-quality meat and sell to diverse market channels.

Kym Pokorny | Oct 28, 2020 | News story

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Regulation of pastured hogs in the wet season?

P: Hi! I heard from a source of questionable credibility that hog operations aren't allowed to have hogs on pasture past November 1st and through the winter. I'm hoping to find more information on this. I am involved in a small hog operation that is considering using a 4 acre plot to finish 8 hogs.

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