Extension Service Site Publications

• (2025) Wildfires, smoke and livestock: What can we do? Wildfires and smoke pose significant risks to livestock, including injury, respiratory issues and loss of feed and infrastructure. Strategic planning, such as fuel management, creating defensible spaces and having an emergency response plan, can help mitigate these risks.
• (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) Wildfires, Smoke and Livestock Webinar Series: Research update Dr. Amy Skibiel and Dr. Pedram Rezamand provide a research update on wildfire smoke exposure and its effects on livestock health and performance.
• (2023) Wildfires, Smoke and Livestock webinar recordings Education for livestock producers focusing on preparedness for wildfires, caring for livestock prior to and during wildfires, and providing the most updated information on research on wildfire smoke exposure and its effects on livestock health and performance.
• (2023) Wildfires, Smoke and Livestock Webinar: Caring for Livestock Dr. Juliana Ranches and Dr. Jenifer Cruickshank speak to preparedness for livestock producers, focusing on animal health before and during wildfire events.
• (2023) Wildfires, Smoke and Livestock Webinar: Getting ready Dr. Katie Wollstein talks about wildfire preparedness for livestock producers, focusing on fuels and property management prior to and during wildfire event.
• (2023) RancHER 2022 - Webinar Recordings
• (2023) RancHER 2022 Day 3 - Webinar Recording
• (2023) RancHER 2022 Day 2 - Webinar Recording
• (2023) RancHER 2022 Day 1 - Webinar Recording
• (2021) RancHER 2021 - Webinar Recordings
• (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.
• (2021) OSU Beef Cattle Workgroup - 2020 Fall Webinar Series
• (2020) How to protect pets and livestock from wildfire smoke Wildfires occur every year and the resulting smoky conditions pose health risks for both humans and animals. Here's how to take care of pets and livestock when wildfire smoke creates unhealthy air quality.
• (2020) Small scale meat farming: growing, finishing, processing This collection contains publications and information on selecting, purchasing, and preparing a meat animal for home slaughter. It includes resources for beef, goat meat, lamb, pork, poultry, and rabbit.