Sergio Arispe

He/Him/His

Associate Professor , Livestock and Rangeland

Hablo español (I speak Spanish)

541-881-1417

[email protected]

Expertise: Beef cattle , Dairy , Pasture and forages , Rangeland conservation and management

Locations: Malheur County

Department/Unit: Animal and Rangeland Sciences

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Dormant-season grazing research project reduces fine fuels in Malheur County

Over the past eight years, this research has removed over 6,500 tons of fine fuels, preventing potential wildfire fuel in Malheur County’s rangelands. This approach has saved ranchers approximately $313,000 in winter feed costs, benefiting both the agricultural economy and public land management.

Sergio Arispe | Jan 2025 | Impact story

Dormant-season grazing is a win for all, Extension researcher shows

One of the biggest contributors to wildfires is invasive grasses, otherwise known as “fine fuels.”

Henry Carnell | Oct 28, 2024 | News story

Extension aims to reach 500 cattle producers on enhanced biosecurity and foreign disease mitigation

The project aims to provide a basic overview and proactive activities and measures that people can take to mitigate production market and financial risks, and the process by which cattle producers can resume business

Francesca Lear | May 8, 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

Inland Pacific Northwest Pasture Calendar

Learn the opportunities and challenges of sustainably raising forages in a diverse environment.

Steve Fransen, Sergio Arispe, Mylen Bohle, Brendan Brazee, Scott Duggan, Richard Fleenor, Tipton Hudson, Richard Koenig, Scott Jensen, Donald A. Llewellyn, Amanda Moore, Ian McGregor, J. Shannon Neibergs, Steve Norberg, Ian Reid, Joseph Sagers, Glenn Shewmaker, Christy Tanner, Guojie Wang, Ashlee Westerhold, Carmen Willmore | Mar 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Land Management Planning Addresses Ecological Threats

Wildfire and Invasive annual grasses and encroaching juniper can threaten the ecosystem and viability of rangeland-based agricultural operations. OSU Extension created an innovative, online land management planning course to equip ...

Sergio Arispe | Jan 2022 | Video

OSU Extension helps ranchers follow strict new antibiotic rules

A free new Extension publication is a helpful guide to ranchers

Sergio Arispe | Jun 2021 | Impact story

Beef Quality Assurance program ensures quality meat and improves profits

BQA certification is implemented by Oregon State University Extension Service, which promotes BQA-approved best management practices.

Shelby Filley, Sergio Arispe | Mar 2021 | Impact story

Understanding your forage test results

Livestock producers use forage analysis as a management tool to improve livestock nutrition. Learn about the information commonly found in most laboratory forage reports: feed, protein, carbohydrates, fat, energy, ash, minerals, pH, nitrates, RFV and RFQ.

Sergio Arispe, Shelby Filley | Jun 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Nitrate toxicity in beef cattle

Nitrate toxicity can kill cattle so beef producers must know the causes, symptoms and prevention measures. Here's how to recognize when cattle might be subject to feed or water with excessive nitrate concentrations.

Sergio Arispe | May 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Feeding beef cattle cull onions

Feeding cull onions to beef cattle can be a way to dispose of culls and reduce costs for beef cattle producers. Feeding too many onions, however, can cause potentially fatal poisoning. Learn how to take advantage of this feed option by following safety practices.

Sergio Arispe | Apr 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

How do you photo monitor for rangeland health?

Dustin Johnson and Sergio Arispe discuss photo monitoring of rangelands and demonstrate a simple step-by-step process for establishing a permanent photo point.

Dustin Johnson, Sergio Arispe | Mar 2024 | Video Peer reviewed (Gray level)

PNW Insect Management Handbook - Livestock section

The Livestock Section of the PNW Insect Management Handbook has information on controlling flies and other pests of Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Horses, Poultry, Sheep and Goats, and Swine.

Sergio Arispe | Aug 2018 | Online resource

What is rangeland monitoring?

Dustin Johnson and Sergio Arispe discuss what rangeland monitoring is and why it’s an important tool for effective rangeland management.

Dustin Johnson, Sergio Arispe | Jan 2025 | Video Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Where and when to photo monitor rangeland health?

It is important for you to select an appropriate photo monitoring location and timeframe that will provide you information that will be useful for evaluating your management objectives. In this video, you will learn where to ...

Sergio Arispe, Dustin Johnson | Jan 2025 | Video Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Welcome to Oregon's Outback

Oregon’s Outback is a Sustainable Rangeland-Based Beef Production Video Library that highlights best management practices for cow-calf producers and agricultural professionals. Three tenants of sustainable beef production include: ...

Sergio Arispe | Apr 2024 | Video

What causes nitrate toxicity in beef cattle?

Nitrate toxicity is a non-infectious and potentially lethal condition whereby cattle consume forages, feedstuffs, or water sources with excessive nitrate concentrations. Recognize factors to allow managers to prevent nitrate toxicity before it becomes costly to the cattle operation.

Sergio Arispe | Apr 2024 | Video

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