Extension Service Site Publications

• (2020) The basic equipment for at-home meat processing Slaughtering livestock and breaking up carcasses at home require an array of specialized equipment, from knives and saws to scabbards and protective gloves. Here's a look at the basic equipment.
• (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.
• (2019) Care and Management of New Feeder Pigs You can keep your pigs healthy and gaining weight by following some key recommendations. In this publication you'll learn about housing, feeding, and health considerations when raising feeder pigs, both for a traditional system and a pasture or free-range system. You'll also learn about hazelnuts in swine rations and using hovers in a swine operation.