{"id":608,"date":"2018-02-16T23:47:44","date_gmt":"2018-02-16T23:47:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/?page_id=608"},"modified":"2019-02-06T19:24:25","modified_gmt":"2019-02-06T19:24:25","slug":"other-livestock","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/other-livestock\/","title":{"rendered":"Other Livestock"},"content":{"rendered":"

A catch-all set of resources for goats, sheep, swine, and multi-species livestock operations.<\/p>\n

Goats<\/h3>\n

Animal Care Series: Goat Care Practices<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nThe goals of the publication are to explain why, when, and how specific practices are used in goat production systems in California.\u00a0University of California Extension, May 2000<\/em><\/p>\n

The Biology of the Goat<\/a><\/strong>
\nThis website is devoted to the interesting and often unique biology of the goat and the organisms that call the goat their home.<\/p>\n

Outlook for a Small Farm Meat Goat Industry for California<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nThis publication presents the current status of the goat industry in the U.S. and California, factors that affect goat meat consumption and the estimated potential demand for goat meat.\u00a0University of California, February 2006 revised<\/em><\/p>\n

Agricultural Alternatives: Dairy Goat Production<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nThis publication was developed by the Small-scale and Part-time Farming Project. It covers the marketing, production, and nutrition associated with dairy goat production.\u00a0Penn State Extension, 2008<\/em><\/p>\n

What to look for When Buying Hay: Assessing Forage Quality<\/a><\/strong>
\nHow can you tell if you\u2019re buying good hay? There are several things that you can visibly look for when inspecting the hay that relate to quality.\u00a0Washington State University Small Farms Team<\/em><\/p>\n

eXtension: Goats<\/a><\/strong>
\nThe Goat Community of Practice consists of a national team of experts that includes state and regional goat extension specialists, research and teaching faculty, veterinarians, regional educators and professionals at Education centers.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Sheep<\/h3>\n

Sheep Production Guide<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nThis guide outlines management practices that will help develop a successful sheep enterprise. Topics include flock, lamb, and disease management.\u00a0Oregon State University, November 2006<\/em><\/p>\n

Tube Feeding Neonatal Small Ruminants<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nThis publication gives a complete overview of the topic of tube feeding neonatal lambs and kids. Relevant anatomy, indications, and techniques are presented.\u00a0Washington State University, 2005<\/em><\/p>\n

Feeding Sheep<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nNutrition plays a major role in the overall productivity, health, and well-being of the sheep flock. This publication covers the five major categories of nutrients required by sheep during development.\u00a0Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Swine<\/h3>\n

Agricultural Alternatives: Swine Production<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nThis publication covers the three types of swine production enterprises: farrow-to-finish, farrow-to-feeder, and feeder-to-finish.\u00a0Penn State Extension, 2001<\/em><\/p>\n

Consideration in Organic Hog Production<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nPart of the Organic Matters series designed to speed the flow of technical information to those engaged in organic production, this publication focuses on areas of hog production that relate specifically to National Organic Program compliance.\u00a0NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Project, July 2001<\/em><\/p>\n

Profitable Pork: Strategies for Hog Producers<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nThis bulletin showcases examples of alternative ways to raise pork profitably. It features profiles about successful hog producers as well as the latest research.\u00a0Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education, 2003<\/em><\/p>\n

Caring for New Feeder Pigs<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nThis publication briefly discusses housing, feeding, and health.\u00a0Oregon State University, October 2003<\/em><\/p>\n

eXtension: Hogs, Pigs, and Pork<\/a><\/strong>
\nThe Hogs, Pigs, and Pork Community of Practice is a joint partnership between Cooperative Extension and the U.S. Pork Center of Excellence (USPCE).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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General Information<\/h3>\n

Predator Control for Sustainable & Organic Livestock Production<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nThis publication examines how to identify livestock predators and how to control them. It focuses primarily on the control of coyotes and dogs through management practices, such as fencing and the use of guard animals.\u00a0NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Project, 2002<\/em><\/p>\n

Multispecies Grazing<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nThis paper discusses the benefits of multispecies grazing, potential problems, and obstacles to adoption. It also offers references and resources.\u00a0NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Project, 2001<\/em><\/p>\n

Raising and Training a Livestock-guarding Dog<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>(pdf)<\/em>
\nThis publication provides suggestions for bringing out the best performance in a livestock-guarding dog.\u00a0Oregon State University, May 2002<\/em><\/p>\n

Pasture and Grazing Management in the Northwest<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nThe comprehensive resource is for anyone who manages livestock on pastures in the Northwest; this 208-page book offers pasture managers information and tools to enable their pastures and their livestock to reach their maximum production potentials.\u00a0A Pacific Northwest Extension Publication, May 2010<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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A catch-all set of resources for goats, sheep, swine, and multi-species livestock operations.<\/p>\n

Goats<\/h3>\n
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Animal Care Series: Goat Care Practices<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
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