Additional Livestock Resources for Small Farms

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

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Hay options — when you’re short on hay

Sometimes winter and spring weather conditions can lead to a shortage of hay for livestock. Learn what you can do to supplement or stretch your forage while still meeting the nutrition needs of your animals.

Shelby Filley, Amy Peters | Apr 2018 | Article

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 | Dec 2010 | Extension Catalog publication

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 | Dec 2010 | Extension Catalog publication

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 | Apr 2018 | Article

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 | Aug 2018 | Article

Insect Management Handbook (in English)

This handbook is intended as a tool for making decisions regarding the control and management of important insect pests in the Pacific Northwest.

Apr 2018 | Online resource

Apr 2018

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