See flood resources for livestock producers from the Center for Food Security and Public Health in the ISU College of Veterinary Medicine.
Six Iowa State University Extension experts discussed the the current livestock situation in Iowa as affected by extreme weather in 2008 in a special edition of WOI's Talk@12 program aired at noon Thursday, June 19.
Flooding and Mosquitoes
Livestock and Farm Buildings After a Flood
Managing Manure Storage Structures During Wet Weather
Forage Crops
Hayfield Lodging – Management Concerns and Guidelines
Forage and Cover Crop Considerations for Delayed Planting and Flooded Sites
Rainfall has Affected Hay and Hay-Crop Silage Harvest
Summer Flooding of Hay Fields and Pastures
When is it Too Late to Plant Forages?
Carcass Dispoal
Swine Composting
Cattle Composting / Emergency Composting
DNR Recommendations for Emergency Disposal
These Iowa State University-based organizations also offer resources to the Iowa livestock industry.
Iowa Manure Management Action Group
Iowa Beef Center
Iowa Pork Industry Center