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Wolves—A Primer for Ranchers

A description of the Cattle-Wolf Interactions Research Project initiated in 2008 by Oregon State University, University of Idaho, and the USDA Agricultural Research Service. The goal of the research is to provide a...

John Williams, Douglas E. Johnson, Patrick E. Clark, Larry L. Larson, Tyanne J. Roland | Mar 2017 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

How to sample a lot of hay

Sampling hay is important to obtain an accurate forage test, which is necessary if you intent to sell, purchase, or feed hay. This video will highlight how to properly obtain a representative sample of hay from a single ...

Sergio Arispe | Nov 2016 | Video

Welcome to Oregon's Outback

Oregon’s Outback is a Sustainable Rangeland-Based Beef Production Video Library that highlights best management practices for cow-calf producers and agricultural professionals. Videos within this library will fall within the three ...

Sergio Arispe | Nov 2016 | Video

What causes nitrate toxicity in beef cattle?

Nitrate toxicity is a non-infectious and potentially lethal condition whereby cattle consume forages, feedstuffs, or water sources with excessive nitrate concentrations. Nitrate accumulation begins in the plant and plays an integral role...

Sergio Arispe | Nov 2016 | Video

What is good water quality for beef cattle?

Water is the most abundant nutrient in beef cattle accounting for approximately 98% of all molecules in the animal (NRC, 2000). Despite this fact, it is also the most overlooked nutrient to the detriment of the performance ...

Sergio Arispe | Nov 2016 | Video

The Veterinary Feed Directive: Questions and Answers for Oregon Livestock Producers

As of January 2017, Oregon livestock producers must comply with a new federal law that fundamentally changes the way feed-grade antibiotics are used in their operations: The Veterinary Feed Directive. This publication...

Sergio Arispe, Charles Estill, Troy Downing | Sep 2016 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Composting Livestock or Poultry Manure

This eXtension site introduces various methods for composting livestock manure.

Jason Governo | Feb 2016 | Online resource

Is beef with liver flukes safe to eat?

Q: I'm in the process of buying some grassfed beef through an Oregon coast farmer on Craigslist. The beef was recently processed and is ready to pick up, however we won't be getting any liver as the cows had liver flukes. ...

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Calculation of Fair Pasture Rates

When a pasture is to be rented for grazing, there are several different methods that can be used when setting the pasture rental rate. This publication discusses three methods of establishing pasture rates.

W. Frank Hendrix | Oct 2015 | Online resource

Water nutrition and quality for beef cattle

Inadequate water intake by beef cattle can limit growth and production, which can translate to narrower profit margins for producers. That's why it's important to understand water nutrition and quality for beef cattle.

Sergio Arispe | May 2015 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)