Wildfires, Smoke and Livestock webinar recordings

This webinar series aimed to provide educational content to livestock producers, focusing on preparedness for wildfires, caring for livestock prior to and during wildfires, and providing the most updated information on research on wildfire smoke exposure and its effects on livestock health and performance.

Speakers are faculty at Oregon State University and University of Idaho. See the full recordings of the three days of presentations.

Wildfires, Smoke and Livestock Webinar: Getting ready

Dr. Katie Wollstein talks about wildfire preparedness for livestock producers, focusing on fuels and property management prior to and during wildfire event.

Juliana Ranches, Katherine Wollstein | Jun 2023 | Video

Wildfires, Smoke and Livestock Webinar: Caring for Livestock

Dr. Juliana Ranches and Dr. Jenifer Cruickshank speak to preparedness for livestock producers, focusing on animal health before and during wildfire events.

Juliana Ranches, Jenifer Cruickshank | Jun 2023 | Video

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

This project is supported by Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive. Grant no. 2023-68008-39173 and Grant no. 2022-68016-38665 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

Jun 2023

Authors

Juliana Ranches

Assistant Professor, Extension Beef Specialist

Jenifer Cruickshank

Assistant Professor, Dairy Extension Specialist

Katherine Wollstein

Animal & Rangeland, Rangeland Fire Specialist

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