Additional Livestock Resources for Small Farms

This collection provides information about additional livestock resources available for small farm livestock producers.

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Living on the Land: Pasture and Livestock Essentials

This publication is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on the basics of pasture and livestock management, including use of sound conservation practices. Particularly for the ...

Brian Tuck, Shilah Olson, Ellen Hammond | Mar 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Living on the Land: Winter Livestock Care

This publication is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on the basics of managing livestock in winter, including use of sound production practices. Particularly for the region ...

Brian Tuck, Shilah Olson, Ellen Hammond, Susan Kerr | Mar 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Matching hay quality to animal nutrient requirements

Because feeding costs can account for over 50% of the cost of livestock production, knowing your hay quality and animal requirements can have a significant impact on profitability. As you harvest hay in the spring, you may ...

Shelby Filley | May 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

How to determine pasture rental rates

You can determine rental rates for pasturing cattle and sheep by using the average cost in an area and then factoring in variables such as animal size, pasture quality, work done by each party and lease length.

Shelby Filley | Apr 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

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