Dairy

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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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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Featured Resources

Tips for livestock care in high temperatures

When a heat wave hits, don't forget that livestock need help to cope with the high temperatures too. Here are five things you can do to help livestock stay cool.

Jenifer Cruickshank | Jun 2021 | Article

Livestock Evacuation during Wildfires

Learn about the development of an Ag Pass Program in California to improve farmer and rancher access to properties to take care of livestock during wildfires. Mathew Shapero, University of California Extension Livestock and Range ...

Mar 2022 | Video

Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network

The purpose of the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) Program is to establish a network that connects individuals who are engaged in farming, ranching, and other agriculture-related occupations to stress assistance programs. This project is funded by a USDA NIFA grant.

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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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Mind Your Melon (Podcast)

Tune in to the #MindYourMelon Podcast to hear from Marshal and others regarding their stories on mental health, overcoming challenges, and making a difference.

Oct 2023 | Online resource

Livestock & Wildfire Resource Hub

Wildfire, via smoke and flames, can endanger the health and productivity of livestock. We are investigating the effects of wildfire—particularly smoke—on cattle. With a more thorough understanding of how wildfire smoke changes animal physiology, we can develop better strategies to alleviate that stress. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about this hazard and our research and outreach projects. Feel free to contact project members at Oregon State University or the University of Idaho with questions.

Jul 2023 | Online resource

Wildfires, Smoke and Livestock Webinar Series: Research update

Dr. Amy Skibiel and Dr. Pedram Rezamand provide a research update on wildfire smoke exposure and its effects on livestock health and performance.

Juliana Ranches, Amy Skibiel, Pedram Rezamand | Jun 2023 | Video

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Milk Processing Resources

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

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Latest News

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

New OSU online course series gives dairy foods manufacturing employees a leg up in their careers

The Professional and Continuing Education unit in OSU’s Division of Extension and Engagement now offers three options in Dairy Foods Manufacturing – an essentials certificate, an advanced certificate and a micro certificate.

Kym Pokorny | Aug 10, 2023 | News story

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Upcoming Events

Apr 25

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

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm PDT Online

Apr 26

QPR Suicide Prevention Training for the Agricultural Industry (in English)

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm PDT Online

May 20

CS Beef Packers Industry Tour

10:15 am - 4:30 pm MDT Kuna, ID

Jun 13

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

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm PDT Online

Meet Our Experts

Sergio Arispe

Associate Professor, Livestock and Rangeland

Jenifer Cruickshank

Assistant Professor, Dairy Extension Specialist

Lisbeth Goddik

Dairy Processing Extension Specialist

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Can one cow contaminate my well water?

Q: We have 1 mini Hereford on an acre that is downhill from our well. During the rainy months, I am worried that the rain will dissolve the cow manure and affect our water. Is that accurate? Or is that only a concern ...

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