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Selenium Supplementation Strategies for Livestock in Oregon

Provides an overview of the role of selenium in the diet of livestock, and discusses selenium supplementation rates and supplementation methods. Lists guidelines for assessing livestock's selenium status and summarizes research useful to Oregon livestock producers.

Fara Brummer, Gene Pirelli, Jean A. Hall | Jun 2014 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Landscape Maintenance to Conserve Water

This 1-page infographic explains how to conserve water while maintaining your landscape.

Brooke Edmunds, Ann Marie VanDerZanden, Jan McNeilan | Dec 2015 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

It Pays to Water Wisely

This 1-page infographic outlines how to conserve water in your garden by irrigating appropriately.

Brooke Edmunds, Ann Marie VanDerZanden, Jan McNeilan | Dec 2015 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Raising Ratites: Ostriches, Emu, and Rheas

This publication is an overview of raising ratites. It covers topics such as incubation, brooding, growing, reproduction, and feeding. It also discusses zoning and farm plans, perception of the ratite industry, establishment of markets, and industry pricing.

James Hermes | Jul 1996 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

The PNW 4-H Horse Contest Guide

The definitive compilation of rules for 4-H horse contests in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, including General Rules, Clothing and Equipment, Contest Guidelines, Performance Guidelines, Driving, Ground Training, Western ...

PNW 4-H Horse Management Team | Oct 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Using Whole Sugar Beets in Rations for Ruminant Livestock

Producers faced with an oversupply of sugar beets may consider using them as livestock feed. This practice could save livestock producers money while helping to meet the nutritional needs of their animals. Learn ...

Ian McGregor | Jun 2021 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Oregon Association of Conservation Districts (OACD)

The Oregon Association of Conservation Districts (OACD) is a private, non-profit 501(c)(6) statewide membership organization that represents, supports and strengthens Oregon’s 45 Soil and Water Conservation Districts.

May 2018 | Online resource

The invention of the rice transplanter by farmers

Though we would expect that large manufacturers or public research institutes would develop rice transplanters, much of the innovation and troubleshooting in Japan was done by farmers and independent inventors. Between 1898 and 1955,...

Toshihiko Nishio, Shinji Kawai, Alice K. Formiga | Dec 2018 | Article

When should we stop grazing our pasture?

Q: We have had a horse grazing on our approx. 6 acre field which is normally cut for mixed grass hay. The horse has been on the field since we had it cut and baled into hay this past summer. In general, when is the ...

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Nutrients and types of feed for sheep and goats

Sheep and goats require five essential nutrients: water, energy (carbohydrates and fat), protein, vitamins, and minerals. A deficiency in any of these can cause illness, poor growth or performance, and even death. This publication ...

Susan Kerr, Ashley Conway, Brian Tuck, Ellen Hammond, Shilah Olson | Dec 2017 | Podcast episode Peer reviewed (Gray level)