Other Livestock Species Resources for Small Farms

This collection provides information about production animals found on small farms like honeybees, bison, and ducks.

Beekeeping/Apiculture

Evaluating honey bee colonies for pollination

Commercial growers who rent honey bees for pollination and beekeepers who provide pollination services can learn about evaluating honey bee colony strength, the average number of colonies needed for pollination, basic honey bee biology and pollination contracts.

Ramesh Sagili, Michael Burgett | Nov 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Oregon State Beekeepers Association

The Oregon State Beekeepers Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the well-being of honey bees and to the fields of beekeeping, apiculture, research, and education.

Apr 2018 | Online resource

The Bee Research Library

The Bee Research Laboratory conducts research on the biology and control of honey bee parasites, diseases, and pests to ensure an adequate supply of bees for pollination and honey production.

Apr 2018 | Online resource

National Honey Board

The National Honey Board is a federal research and promotion board under USDA oversight that conducts research marketing and promotion programs to help maintain and expand markets for honey and honey products.

Apr 2018 | Online resource

Bison

Buffalo Handling Requirements

Quick reference guide on the basic requirements for buffalo handling, including fencing, pens, and chute.

Jennifer L. Lanier, Temple Grandin | Apr 2018 | Online resource

National Bison Association

The National Bison Association brings together stakeholders to celebrate the heritage of American bison/buffalo, to educate, and to create a sustainable future for our industry.

Apr 2018 | Online resource

Bison Basics

Prices paid for bison carcasses have fallen significantly in the past few years which makes a big difference in the economics of feeding bison for slaughter. This change has had a ripple effect in the industry and has driven down the prices of feeder and breeding stock.

Apr 2018 | Online resource

Ducks

Poultry Extension

About 22 million ducks are raised annually in the United States. Most are produced under confinement on specialized duck farms in a few commercially important duck production areas. However, many farms still raise a few ducks primarily for family use or local sale. This publication is intended for the latter group.

Apr 2018 | Online resource

Livestock Health Information

Integrated Parasite Management for Livestock

Internal parasites can be a major problem for producers. With parasites developing resistance to all dewormers and more farmers producing livestock by 'natural' methods, there is interest in looking for alternative ways to managing parasite problems. This ATTRA (1999) publication covers aspects of the whole system affecting internal parasites, including nutrition, pasture management, soil organisms, and strategic deworming.

Ann Wells | Apr 1999 | Online resource

Merck Veterinary Manual

The Merck Manuals, is a series of books for human and animal health care professionals and for the general public. As a service to the community, the content of The Manuals is available free of charge in enhanced online versions. The online versions are updated periodically with new information and contain illustrations and audio and video material not present in the print versions.

Apr 2018 | Online resource

Apr 2018

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