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Services - Hay and Pasture

A list of resources for producers wanting to learn more about hay and pastures.

Aug 2019 | Collection

Services - Government Agencies

A collection of items regarding government agencies for livestock producers

Aug 2019 | Collection

Services - Livestock Auction, Scales, and Marketing

A collection of items concerning livestock auctions, scales, and marketing.

Aug 2019 | Collection

Services - Producer Organizations

Here are some handy links to organizations important to raising livestock and forages and their products.

Shelby Filley | Aug 2019 | Collection

OSU researchers propose CRISPR as influencer of low genetic diversity in deadly bacteria

Scientists at Oregon State University have shed light on the evolutionary history of a soil-borne bacteria that is so dangerous to grazing animals it is kept behind lock-and-key to prevent its spread.

Chris Branam | Oct 18, 2018 | News story

How much should my animals graze?

Q: I have a small dairy goat farm, and at the moment have 5 adult does plus 2 donkeys. This year we have had just enough precipitation to start the grass growing again but the ground is still firm. However, I'm sure my ...

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How to starve animals with a full stomach

Some poor-quality hay can’t supply basic nutritional requirements to livestock or allow for proper growth, lactation, pregnancy or work, but livestock owners can avoid problems by understanding basic principles related to hay, legume, mixed-grass or legume hay.

Susan Kerr | Jul 2018 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Mud and Manure Management Resources for Small Farms

Publications and documents demonstrating the art of Mud and Manure Management for the pastures and forage crop. These contain useful information that are important when managing and producing livestock on pasture.

Jul 2018 | Collection

Additional Livestock Resources for Small Farms

This collection provides information about additional livestock resources available for small farm livestock producers.

Apr 2018 | Collection

Goat Resources for Small Farms

An informational collection providing links and pages for the goat producer.

Apr 2018 | Collection