NE Washington Regional Livestock Extension SPECIALIST
Dr. Paul Kuber began his position as WSU NE Washington Regional Livestock Extension Specialist on February 1, 2015. Paul serves a multi-county region across northeastern Washington and is headquartered at the Lincoln County WSU Extension Office in Davenport.
Previous to his current appointment, Paul was on the faculty of Ohio State University where he held teaching, research, and extension appointments since 2004. Prior to that time he was on the Animal and Veterinary Sciences Faculty at the University of Idaho. Paul completed his PhD in Animal Sciences at WSU in 2001, MS in Animal Science at the University of Nebraska, and BS in Animal Science Cal State Fresno.
Contact Dr. Kuber through at pskuber@wsu.edu or
WSU Extension Davenport Office: 509-725 4171 Tues – Thursday
WSU Extension Spokane Office: 509-477-2048 Monday, Friday
More information on Paul’s background in this Capital Press Article.
Upcoming Events:
Watch this space for future events.
The WSU Livestock Carcass Grade & Cutability Calculator
(Free app available on both Android and iOS)
The calculator is an excellent way for producers, niche marketers, butchers, livestock judges, meat evaluators, and youth to quickly determine the yield grade and cutability of beef, pork or lamb carcasses.
Android link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=edu.wsu.meatcalculator
iTune Store link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/livestock-carcass-calculator/id1022439322?mt=8
For More Information Contact:
Sarah M. Smith, smithsm@wsu.edu or 509-754-2011 x4363
Jan Busboom, busboom@wsu.edu or 509-335-2880
Livestock Insurance Programs Available in the Pacific Northwest
Livestock Producers Need to Make Coverage Decisions Starting July 1
SPOKANE, Wash., June 24, 2015 — The USDA Risk Management Agency’s (RMA) Spokane Regional Office reminds livestock producers in the Pacific Northwest of upcoming important dates for federal livestock risk management programs available in all counties in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. MORE
Extension Animal Agriculture Team
Livestock specialists with WSU Extension produce a quarterly statewide newsletter that provides timely information on livestock production and animal care. Archived newsletters and other fact sheets are at animalag.wsu.edu.
Also visit: Grant/Adams Livestock Web Pages
Livestock Marketing Information Center
WSU is a member of a national marketing data and analysis clearinghouse representing most land grant universities. We provide a bi-weekly newsletter on livestock marketing with local prices, national analysis, and useful news related to livestock markets. You can request to be added to this listserv by sending a blank email to SUBSCRIBE-LIVESTOCKMARKETS@lyris.cahnrs.wsu.edu. There are many publicly available resources on their website.
Low-Stress Cattle Handling Review
Low-Stress Cattle Handling Review from WSU CAHNRS Video Production on Vimeo.
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