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FAQ About Using Custom-Exempt Slaughter and Processing Facilities in Oregon

If livestock producers in Oregon wish to sell meat, they must have their livestock slaughtered and processed at a USDA-inspected facility. Some producers have chosen to sell live animals, which the customers, as the new owners, can then have processed at a “custom-exempt,” state licensed facility.

By Lauren Gwin, | Publication

Services - Producer Organizations

Here are some handy links to organizations important to raising livestock and forages:

By Shelby Filley, | Collection

ODA Poultry Bill FAQ

Poultry Bill FAQ

Online Resource

A Best Practices Guide to Open Air Poultry Slaughter

Small-scale poultry producers in Oregon who meet certain conditions have the option of slaughtering their poultry in an open air setting.

By Lauren Gwin, | Article

Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine

OSU's veterinary medicine web page.

Online Resource

How to Raise Ducks

Tips for beginners at raising ducks. (1) Determine what you need. (2) Prepare the necessary items. (3) Proper care. (4) Quality time with ducks. (5) Keep them in shape.

By Helen Baker | Online Resource

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.

By Sergio Arispe, | Online Resource

Pastured Poultry 101

Why Pastured Poultry? Alternative Range Systems. Poultry Basics. Recommendations for Success.

Presentation

Meat & Poultry Buying at Farmer's Market's: A survey of shoppers at four markets in Oregon

Farmers’ markets can be a valuable direct marketing channel: market shoppers are often willing to pay more than supermarket prices because they value the freshness of the food and the connection with...

By Lauren Gwin, Larry Lev | Article

Farm Profile: Walker Farms

Sarah and Randy Walker have not been farmers for very long. Four and a half years ago they purchased a farm on the flat fertile plain next to the Siletz River. Since then, they have not looked back....

By Sarah Walker, Randy Walker | Article