Livestock

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Breeds of Livestock Website

The Department of Animal Science at OSU provides one of the premiere sites globally that offers information on breeds of livestock throughout the world.

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Introduction to Beekeeping

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Small Flock Biosecurity for Prevention of Avian Influenza

The impact that avian influenza can have on domestic poultry flocks and how to prevent the devastating disease.

Biosecurity And Microbial Forensics Birds Insects Pests And Diseases Livestock Health And Disease Livestock Health Disease And Nutrition Livestock Poultry Turkey Wildlife

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Supplementing Beef Cows

The importance and benefits of supplemental feeding in beef cow production.

Beef Cattle Livestock Health Disease And Nutrition Livestock Nutrition Livestock

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Beginning Honey Beekeeping Equipment and Associated Costs

By Courtney Bir, Justin Talley and JJ Jones. Learn about equipment necessary to begin beekeeping and the options and costs of the various items.

Bees And Beneficial Insects Insects Pests And Diseases Livestock

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Mixed-Species Grazing: A Potential Opportunity to Improve Rangeland Productivity and Increase Profits

Detailed information on how to apply mixed-species grazing practices into your operation to increase profits.

Beef Cattle Gardening And Lawn Care Goats Grazing Management Lawns And Turfgrass Livestock Rangeland Management Stocker Cattle

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Economically Optimal Planting of Dual-Purpose Wheat

Learn the best time to plant dual-purpose wheat for the best economic outcome.

Beef Cattle Crops Grains And Oilseeds Livestock Wheat

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A Strategy for Building a Beef Cow Herd

Building a beef cow herd is challenging for beginners and younger cow-calf producers due to the intensive capital requirements and approximate 27-month lag between the initial purchase of heifers and the sale of a calf crop.

Beef Cattle Livestock

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Finishing Beef Cattle On The Farm

Learn about facility and calf selection, feeding options and slaughter considerations for finishing calves on the farm.

Beef Cattle Livestock Receiving And Feedlot

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Simple Budgeting and Pricing Calculations for Backyard Hens

Learn how you can use an enterprise budget to calculate potential profits, a break-even price or to simply keep track of expenses.

Backyard Poultry Budgets And Recordkeeping Business Planning And Management Farm And Ranch Finances Livestock Poultry