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Services - Producer Organizations

Here are some handy links to organizations important to raising livestock and forages and their products.

Shelby Filley | Aug 2019 | Collection

OSU researchers propose CRISPR as influencer of low genetic diversity in deadly bacteria

Scientists at Oregon State University have shed light on the evolutionary history of a soil-borne bacteria that is so dangerous to grazing animals it is kept behind lock-and-key to prevent its spread.

Chris Branam | Oct 18, 2018 | News story

A farmer should not be in regular pain!

Farming can be a physically demanding job, which puts farmers at high risk of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders. But that risk can be significantly reduced by applying ergonomic principles to farm work.

Teagan Moran | Oct 2018 | Article

How much should my animals graze?

Q: I have a small dairy goat farm, and at the moment have 5 adult does plus 2 donkeys. This year we have had just enough precipitation to start the grass growing again but the ground is still firm. However, I'm sure my ...

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Sheep and Goat Spreadsheets

This Maryland Small Ruminant page has spreadsheets for Enterprise Budgets, Nutrition, and Economics.

Susan Schoenian | Sep 2018 | Online resource

Western Regional Extension

Publications and newsletters on economics from Extension specials around the west.

Sep 2018 | Online resource

Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE)

The SARE grants and education program has advanced agricultural innovation that promotes profitability, stewardship of the land, air and water, and quality of life for farmers, ranchers and their communities.

Sep 2018 | Online resource

Breeds of Livestock: Goats

The goat, along with sheep, were among the earliest domesticated animals. Unlike sheep, goats easily revert to feral or wild condition given a chance. In fact, the only domestic species which will return to a wild state as rapidly as a goat is the domestic cat.

Sep 2018 | Online resource

Top 11 ways to cope with high feed costs

11 – Cull unproductive animals 10 – Feed a Balanced Ration 9 – Limit feed (rather than self feed) 8 – Feed Whole grain instead of processed 7 – Compare feeds on the cost/pound of nutrient needed, not on total ...

James Thompson | Aug 2018 | Article

PNW Insect Management Handbook - Livestock section

The Livestock Section of the PNW Insect Management Handbook has information on controlling flies and other pests of Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Horses, Poultry, Sheep and Goats, and Swine.

Sergio Arispe | Aug 2018 | Online resource