Sheep and Goats

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Livestock hay and feed donation request

With the recent wildfires in Oregon, Oregon State University Extension is coordinating a statewide hay donation and distribution program to those in need this fall. If you need hay or can donate or offer transportation, please ... Read more...

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Featured Resources

Lamb management during poor marketing conditions

A look at options for managing lambs during poor marketing conditions. Includes insight on feed plans and costs vs weight gains and benefits, shearing, animal health, vaccines, and nutrition.

Shelby Filley | Aug 2019 | Article

Keeping Wool Clean

Methods and issues with keeping wool from being contaminated.

Shelby Filley | Aug 2018 | Article

Evaluation of flock production

Discusses the uses and benefits of flock evaluation calculations.

James Thompson | Nov 2009 | Article

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Doctor Range

This is a free site designed to bring natural resources information (Agroforestry, Plant Ecology, Inventory and Monitoring, Range Management, and Natural Resources) out of the university classroom and onto the screens of interested viewers around the world. Topics will be chosen for their general interest and practical implications for a non-technical audience.

S.H. Sharrow | Oct 2020 | Online resource

Wildfire Response - Veterinary Care

Oregon State University Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine is providing veterinary care to animals affected by the Oregon wildfires. Find resources, tips, assistance, and ways to help.

Tandi Ngwenyama | Sep 2020 | Online resource

Wildfire smoke and animals

Smoke from wildfires and other large blazes affects pets, livestock, and wildlife. Learn how to recognize signs and protect animals.

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Shelby Filley

Regional Livestock & Forage

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Q: I have a small dairy goat farm, and at the moment have 5 adult does plus 2 donkeys. In the winter they are confined to the paddock around the barn, but in spring I begin rotating them between 3 small pastures, one ...

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