Jenifer Cruickshank

Jenifer Cruickshank
she/her

Assistant Professor, Dairy Extension Specialist

971-600-1222
[email protected]

Expertise: Dairy , Organic agriculture

Department/Unit: Animal and Rangeland Sciences

Content by Jenifer Cruickshank

Wildfires, smoke and livestock: What can we do?

Wildfires and smoke pose significant risks to livestock, including injury, respiratory issues and loss of feed and infrastructure. Strategic planning, such as fuel management, creating defensible spaces and having an emergency response plan, can help mitigate these risks.

Juliana Ranches, Katherine Wollstein, Jenifer Cruickshank, Amy Skibiel, Pedram Rezamand | Mar 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

OSU helps elevate Oregon’s dairy industry with innovation and education

OSU is deeply networked within the industry due to long-term partnerships with organizations like Oregon Dairy Industries and the Oregon Dairy Council.

Jenifer Cruickshank, Sheri Cole | Mar 2025 | Impact story

The recent incidences of avian influenza in cattle

This is what is termed a “spillover event,” in which a disease that is common in one group of animals infects a different group.

Jenifer Cruickshank | Jan 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

OSU Extension updates public on avian influenza in poultry and livestock

Oregon State University Extension Service quickly recognized the importance of alerting the public about the outbreak.

Dana Sanchez, Jenifer Cruickshank, Candi Bothum | Jan 2025 | Impact story

Extension cattle specialists seek to uncover how wildfire smoke affects cows

Researchers are testing health metrics in the cattle such as blood samples, lung ultrasounds, and analysis of immune function.

Henry Carnell | Nov 20, 2024 | News story

Extension field day highlights use of canines to detect voles

The goal is to use dogs to be more efficient at vole trapping.

Francesca Lear | May 29, 2024 | News story

Livestock disease traceability programs

Livestock diseases are best dealt with at the preventive stage. This collection includes links to proactive programs for several livestock species and specific diseases that are available to help with tracing diseases and preventing their spread, as well as continuity of business during an outbreak.

Shelby Filley, Sergio Arispe, Jenifer Cruickshank, David Bohnert, Charles Estill, Juliana Ranches | Apr 2024 | Collection

Farm tours address dairy production misconceptions

OSU Extension partners with Oregon Dairy and Nutrition Council on farm and food production tours.

Jenifer Cruickshank | Mar 2024 | Impact story

Wildfires, Smoke and Livestock webinar recordings

Education for 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.

Juliana Ranches, Jenifer Cruickshank, Katherine Wollstein | Jun 2023 | Collection

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

OSU Extension’s model cow helps ranchers deal with difficult births

OSU Extension acquired Alberta, a life-size black model cow without a head or legs, four years ago and the model has been traveling the state teaching people how to deal with dystocia, a difficult birth that usually manifests itself in a turned calf or a calf that is too large.

Kym Pokorny | Jun 5, 2023 | News story

Spent hemp biomass: Learning about its potential as a livestock feed

Using spent hemp biomass — what's left over after the extraction of cannabinoids — as feed for livestock has shown some promise in early research. There's good protein content but palatability might be an issue.

Jenifer Cruickshank | Jul 2022 | OSU Extension Catalog

Rabbit coat color genetics — summary table

Coat color in rabbits is due to the interaction of seven genes, possibly more. This table lists the known genotypes, their function and wild-type alleles. Part of a series of articles on coat color.

Molly Stern, Jenifer Cruickshank | Apr 2022 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Understanding the genetics behind rabbit coat colors: Part 4 - review and practice

Use this interactive, web-based resource to learn even more about coat color genetics! Two lessons provide the learner an opportunity to practice determining genotypes and 'investigate' what a rabbit might look like if it had a certain, given genotype. Full-color photographs enhance the experience, and mini quizzes help to reinforce the topics. This resource was developed to be mobile device friendly and accessible.

Molly Stern, Jessica Green, Jenifer Cruickshank | Apr 2022 | Online resource

Understanding the genetics behind rabbit coat colors: Part 3 — your rabbit

By looking at a rabbit's coat, you can determine its genotype. Here's a guide to coloring and patterning and what they say about a rabbit's genes.

Jenifer Cruickshank, Molly Stern | Apr 2022 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Rabbit Coat Color Genetics

Learn how genes work together to display different combinations of rabbit coat color and patterning. Rabbits are bred for 4-H projects, hobby farms, as personal pets, and for other uses such as meat and fiber production.

Jenifer Cruickshank, Molly Stern | Apr 2022 | Collection Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Understanding the genetics behind rabbit coat colors: Part 2 — coat color genes

The appearance of a rabbit's coat is determined by genes that control color base, color density, pattern, extension of dark pigment, spotting and silvering. Learn more about each gene and how they work together.

Molly Stern, Jenifer Cruickshank | Apr 2022 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Rabbit Coat Color Genetics - GALLERY

The following images relate to the Rabbit Coat Color Genetics project. Please view all articles for context and explanation of these images.

Jenifer Cruickshank, Molly Stern | Mar 2022 | Educational gallery

Understanding the genetics behind rabbit coat colors: Part 1 — introduction

Rabbits are bred for 4-H projects, hobby farms, as personal pets and for other uses. Yet, information about coat color genetics is either too technical or not easy to access. Here's a basic guide to coat color genetics.

Jenifer Cruickshank, Molly Stern | Feb 2022 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Tips for livestock care in high temperatures

When a heat wave hits, don't forget that livestock need help to cope with the high temperatures too. Here are five things you can do to help livestock stay cool.

Jenifer Cruickshank | Jun 2021 | OSU Extension Catalog

New Calf Information and Care

People buying a new calf often have questions about the animal's care. Here are some answers to common questions about food, housing and health care.

Jenifer Cruickshank | Jun 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Dairy Bearing

An OSU blog that includes key take-aways of various dairy-related studies and issues, announcements, and other items of interest to dairy producers.

Jenifer Cruickshank | Aug 2018 | Online resource

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