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Avian Influenza in Oregon (Recorded)

In a recent webinar, Dr. Ryan Scholz, Oregon Department of Agriculture’s state veterinarian, provided details about the avian influenza, health concerns for people and other animals, prevention/biosecurity and the quarantines.

Melissa Fery | Jun 2022 | Video

Experts: It’s OK to leave up bird feeders as avian flu outbreak reaches state

Currently veterinarians say there is very low risk to native songbirds from the highly pathogenic avian influenza strain.

Jun 3, 2022 | News story

Oregon Farm Direct Marketing: Guidelines for Selling Eggs

People who produce and sell eggs directly to consumers must follow specific labeling and handling requirements to qualify for the farm-direct licensing exemption. Learn about the requirements and best practices for providing high-quality eggs to your customers.

Sara Runkel, Heidi Noordijk, Melissa Fery | Jun 2022 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Genotypes - 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 | Fact Sheet

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 | Article 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 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Notificación de Influenza Aviar de Alta Patogenicidad (HPAI) en aves de corral y aves acuáticas

Si encuentra un pájaro enfermo o muerto, no lo toque, repórtelo. El Departamento de Agricultura de Oregón está pidiendo la ayuda del público para detectar la HPAI, una enfermedad grave y mortal en las aves domésticas y aves acuáticas (patos y gansos). El seguimiento de los casos es fundamental. La ODA pide a los propietarios de aves que informen de los aumentos inusuales de las tasas de enfermedad o muerte en sus bandadas.

Mar 2022 | Online resource

Reporting Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in poultry and waterfowl

If you find a sick or dead bird, don’t touch it, report it. Oregon Department of Agriculture is asking for the public’s help in detecting HPAI, a serious and deadly disease in domestic poultry and in waterfowl (ducks and geese). Tracking cases is critical. ODA asks bird owners to report unusual increases in illness or death rates in their flocks.