Swine

Our Extension team delivers research-backed strategies in swine nutrition, reproduction, health, and housing systems. We support production efficiency and animal welfare through hands-on demonstrations, online resources, and cooperation with local swine producers.

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New World screwworm

New World screwworm (NWS, Cochliomyia hominivorax) is a devastating pest. When NWS fly larvae (maggots) burrow into the flesh of a living animal, they cause serious, often deadly damage to the animal. NWS can infest livestock, pets, wildlife, occasionally birds, and in rare cases, people.

Jun 2025 | Online resource

Pork Checkoff

The Pork Checkoff website has industry news and information plus educational material. Production and Management page has Hot Topics, Disease Prevention, Well Being, Biosecurity, Sustainability, Business Management, Pork, and Health.

Mar 2025 | Online resource

Oregon Pork Producers

The Oregon Pork Producers strives to serve all producers regardless of size or production practices by promoting producer and consumer education, research, animal well-being, marketing, and environmental responsibility. It is the vision of the Oregon Pork Producers to be a strong advocate for the responsible production and marketing of swine and pork in the Pacific Northwest.

Shelby Filley | Mar 2025 | 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 Health

Presentation on how to keep swine healthy.

Charles Estill | May 2018 | Presentation

Nutrition and Feeding for Optimum Sow Reproductive Performance

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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Photo Credit: Julia - Adobe Stock (Cropped from original)

Meat resources

At-Home Hog Slaughter

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

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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Latest News

OSU student honored as national 4-H Youth In Action award finalist

Tayleur Baker's journey in 4-H began with a swine project in Bruns. Transformed from a shy kid to a confident public speaker, she was selected as a runner-up for the 2026 4-H Youth in Action Award.

Grace Xue | Sep 30, 2025 | News story

Living on the Land helps small-acreage landowners steward their land and protect natural resources

OSU Extension empowers rural Oregonians to care for their land, protect water quality and build more resilient landscapes.

Melissa Fery | Apr 2024 | Impact story

4-H livestock clinics boost skills and confidence in Lake County

Youths received direct instruction, practical feedback and opportunities to grow their skills.

Jeannie Anderson | May 2023 | Impact story

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Regulation of pastured hogs in the wet season?

Q: 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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