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New World screwworm

New World screwworm (NWS, Cochliomyia hominivorax) is a devastating pest. When NWS fly larvae (maggots) burrow into the flesh of a living animal, they cause serious, often deadly damage to the animal. NWS can infest livestock, pets, wildlife, occasionally birds, and in rare cases, people.

Jun 2025 | Online resource

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

Extension calving education supports Oregon producers

Education on helping cows give birth, known as calving, can significantly boost Oregon's economy.

Scott Duggan | Feb 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)

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

Foreign animal disease preparedness and response

This website is a vital resource from the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) focused on Foreign Animal Disease (FAD) preparedness. It provides essential information on prevention strategies, response planning, and stakeholder coordination to protect U.S. animal health and maintain agricultural stability. Ideal for anyone involved in animal health management, this site supports effective emergency preparedness.

Oct 2024 | Online resource

Secure milk supply

This website offers vital information on maintaining a secure milk supply, focusing on biosecurity measures and contingency planning for dairy farms. It aims to help producers protect their operations and ensure the safety and quality of milk in the face of potential disease outbreaks.

Oct 2024 | Online resource

Secure beef supply plan

This website provides comprehensive resources on secure beef production, focusing on best practices for biosecurity and disease prevention in the cattle industry. It offers guidance for ranchers and processors to enhance safety and ensure the continuity of their operations.

Oct 2024 | Online resource

Agricultural Extension faculty recognized nationally by their peers

Jenifer Cruickshank, Melissa Fery and Audrey Comerford won awards at the 2024 National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) annual meeting, held in Dallas in July.

Francesca Lear | Oct 11, 2024 | News story

Framework for Interstate and intrastate movement decisions during a FMD outbreak in the U.S.

The Framework for Interstate and Intrastate Movement Decisions During a Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak in the U.S. is summarized on this website. Look under the FMD Framework Resources box to find the four-page Framework Overview handout.

Jul 2024 | Online resource