Jenifer Cruickshank

Jenifer Cruickshank
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Dairy Management

971-600-1222
[email protected]

Expertise: Dairy , Organic agriculture

Locations: Benton County , Clackamas County , Lane County , Linn County , Marion County , Polk County , Tillamook County , Washington County , Yamhill County

Content by Jenifer Cruickshank

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 | Article

Rabbit Coat Color Genetics - Summary Table

Coat color in rabbits is due to the interaction of 7 genes, possibly more. Use this handy table to work through the information presented in the collection of articles here on the OSU Extension site. This table lists the known genotypes, their function, and wild-type alleles.

Molly Stern, Jenifer Cruickshank | Apr 2022 | Article

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 | Article 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

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 | Article 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 | Article 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 | Article

Extension helps get hay to those in need after September wildfires

Nearly 500 tons of hay were distributed throughout the affected areas during the month of October when need was imperative for feeding hungry animals.

Jenifer Cruickshank | Mar 2021 | Impact story

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 | Feb 2020 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Farm tours address dairy production misconceptions

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

Jenifer Cruickshank | Feb 2019 | Impact story

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

Dairy Management in Marion County

An overview of the Extension dairy management program in the mid-Willamette valley.

Jenifer Cruickshank, Mary Stewart, Michael Calcagno | Jul 2018 | Video

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