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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

Pork Checkoff

The Pork Checkoff website has industry news and information plus educational material. Production and Management page has Hot Topics, Disease Prevention, Well Being, Biosecurity, Sustainability, Business Management, Pork, and Health.

Mar 2025 | Online resource

Oregon Pork Producers

The Oregon Pork Producers strives to serve all producers regardless of size or production practices by promoting producer and consumer education, research, animal well-being, marketing, and environmental responsibility. It is the vision of the Oregon Pork Producers to be a strong advocate for the responsible production and marketing of swine and pork in the Pacific Northwest.

Shelby Filley | Mar 2025 | Online resource

On-farm benefits of using EID

The article discusses the benefits of using Electronic Identification (EID) in sheep farming. It highlights how EID technology enhances management practices by providing accurate tracking of individual animals, improving record-keeping, and facilitating better health monitoring. The use of EID can lead to increased efficiency, easier data collection, and improved breeding decisions, ultimately benefiting farm productivity and animal welfare.

Oct 2024 | Online resource

Secure pork supply

This website provides essential resources for securing the pork supply chain, emphasizing biosecurity practices and emergency preparedness for swine producers. It aims to safeguard the health of livestock and ensure the stability of pork production amid potential disease threats.

Oct 2024 | Online resource

Niche Pork Production

Niche pork production offers lifestyle and financial opportunities that are attractive to many individuals. The low capital nature of most operations makes it a good complement to other farming activities or as partial employment for someone who wants to remain connected to livestock production.

Iowa State University | Oct 2024 | Online resource

USDA offers disaster assistance to Oregon agricultural producers impacted by wildfires

$2M of emergency funding available to eastern Oregon. The USDA NRCS in Oregon has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these wildfire events. Learn more about the counties eligible and the deadline to apply.

Aug 2024 | Online resource

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

ODA rules for livestock shows to reduce HPAI risk

The Oregon Department of Agriculture rules are a measure to prevent the introduction of High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI) for livestock fairs and shows. Includes waterfowl and other poultry, dairy cattle, and swine.

Jun 2024 | Online resource