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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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Anaerobic Digestion of Animal Manures: Understanding the Basic Processes

A general overview of anaerobic digestion that provides a basic understanding of the biology going on in the digester and how to correct upset conditions.

LivestockManure & Litter ManagementWaste Management
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Fact Sheet
Optimizing Water Intake

The importance of hydration in horses.

HorsesLivestockWater
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Fact Sheet
Managing Persistently Infected Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus in Beef Cattle (PI-BVDV)

A guide to managing PI-BVDV including symptoms, biosecurity practices, testing, vaccination and how to market negative tested cows.

Beef CattleLivestockLivestock Health & DiseaseLivestock Health, Disease & Nutrition
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Spider Syndrome

An explanation of why researchers feel certain that spider syndrome is caused by a simple, autosomal, recessive gene.

LivestockLivestock Health & DiseaseLivestock Health, Disease & NutritionSheep
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Foot Rot Control

An understanding on the causes of foot rot, treatment and prevention methods in the sheep industry.

Beef CattleLivestockLivestock Health & DiseaseLivestock Health, Disease & Nutrition
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Using Genomics Part II: Risk Management of Genetic Defects

Discussion of inherited defects, the probability of producing an affected calf and strategies to decrease issues related to genetic defects in the herd.

Beef CattleLivestock
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