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Breeds of Livestock
The Department of Animal Science at OSU provides one of the premiere sites globally that offers information on breeds of livestock throughout the world. Visit the Breeds of Livestock website for additional information.
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Price Determinants for Race-Bred American Quarter Horse Yearlings Sold at Public Auction

By Steven Cooper, this study identifies key factors driving price premiums in Quarter Horse yearling auctions using 2019–2021 Heritage Place sales data.

HorsesLivestock
Fact Sheet
What Consumers Need to Know about the Use of Antibiotics in Food Animal Production

Questions and answers from multiple sources regarding commonly asked questions about the use of antibiotics in animal agriculture.

Food ProductsFood Safety, Quality Management & SanitationLivestockLivestock Management
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Reproductive Management of the Mare

By Elisabeth J. Giedt and Kris Hiney. Learn more on how to understand the physiology, estrous period and recordkeeping practices for proper management of a mare’s reproductive cycle.

HorsesLivestockLivestock Genetics & Reproduction
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Federal Programs for Beef Cattle Producer Wildfire Recovery

By Amy Hagerman. Learn more about the federal programs available for beef cattle producers after a wildfire is out and initial injuries are treated. Producers can begin the process of recovery with the financial help of disaster programs.

Beef CattleLivestockWeather & Disaster PreparednessWildfires
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Nutritional Concerns for Exercising Horses

By Kris Hiney. This fact sheet discusses the classes of exercising horses based on workload, how different fuels are utilized for exercise, and which feedstuffs supply those nutrients. Additional information on energy, protein and vitamin and mineral requirements of the exercising horse are discussed. Tags: exercise, horse, nutrition, protein, energy, fuel, rations.

HorsesLivestockLivestock Health, Disease & NutritionLivestock Nutrition
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Foaling Management and Care of the Nursing Foal

By Reed Holyoak and Kris Hiney. Learn about the decisions that horse producers face when it comes to the foaling process and the needs of newborn foals.

HorsesLivestockLivestock Genetics & ReproductionLivestock Reproduction
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Nutritional Considerations For Broodmares

By Kris Hiney. Learn about the nutritional considerations for broodmares.

HorsesLivestockLivestock Health, Disease & NutritionLivestock Nutrition
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Dual Use Wheat and Risk Management Alternatives for Oklahoma Cattle Producers

This factsheet outlines the policy rules and potential benefits of insurance fit into risk management for agricultural producers due to rising input costs, weather fluctuations, and legal risks.

Beef CattleCropsGrains & OilseedsLivestockStocker CattleWheat
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