Extension Service Site Publications

• (2018) Calving School Handbook This handbook focuses on the calving process, illustrating and explaining the mechanisms associated with this event, in addition to providing information and management options to alleviate the incidence of calving difficulties.
• (2024) Livestock disease traceability programs Livestock diseases are best dealt with at the preventive stage. This collection includes links to proactive programs for several livestock species and specific diseases that are available to help with tracing diseases and preventing their spread, as well as continuity of business during an outbreak.
• (2023) Over-the-counter sale of livestock antibiotics ended June 11, 2023 Federal rules in 2023 end the over-the-counter sale of some livestock antibiotics. You will need prescriptions from a veterinarian to treat your animals.
• (2021) Beef Cow-Calf Management Guide Raising cattle for profit requires a detailed management plan that sets production goals and timelines days, weeks and even years in advance. These guidelines for health, nutrition and reproductive management will help beef cattle producers make critical decisions.
• (2019) Is this a bot fly larvae?
• (2016) Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus poses deadly threat to piglets The porcine epidemic diarrhea virus was confirmed to have spread to Oregon in 2016 after being first detected in the US in 2013. The virus largely affects young piglets and has a mortality rate as high as 100 percent.
• (2018) Swine Health Presentation on how to keep swine healthy.
• (2016) The Veterinary Feed Directive: Questions and Answers for Oregon Livestock Producers As of January 2017, Oregon livestock producers must comply with a new federal law that fundamentally changes the way feed-grade antibiotics are used in their operations: The Veterinary Feed Directive. This publication answers some basic questions about the new law, including the livestock operator’s or caretaker’s responsibilities and classifications of medications that are affected and not affected by the VFD.
• (2015) Is beef with liver flukes safe to eat?