Livestock

Local Highlights

May 14, 2013

Tick season has begun, please take measures to prevent tick exposure (such as using DEET).  Several providers have recently asked whether tick testing is available.  Iowa State University will accept ticks as part of their Lyme disease surveillance program.  Submitters will receive information back on species of the tick they submitted but no Lyme disease information will be available.   

 

For more information on tick testing and the address where ticks may be sent, visit www.ent.iastate.edu/medent/ticks_IA.

May 3, 2013

The 2nd Annual Jeanette Larsen Memorial Cattle Show will be held on June 2.  Click here for details!

April 2, 2007

4-Her's this date is approaching fast! Don't forget that all animals must be identified in 4-H Online by May 15th. The rule is 'if it breathes, it must be on an ID sheet (in 4-H Online)!'

April 3, 2013

Check out this listing of 4H Horse Shows and Events.  The list is updated frequently, so check back often!

January 16, 2013

Better Farm Accounting Books are available at the Extension Office for $6.50. 

Agriculture and Natural Resources has to many resources to help Iowans. Get a list of them all here.

Statewide Resources

  • Works to promote efficient pork production technologies in Iowa, maintain Iowa's pork industry leadership and strengthen rural development efforts.

  • Your link to Master Equine Manager, Grazing News, and information on educational opportunities throughout the year.

  • Bringing the benefits of veterinary medicine to society by promoting animal welfare and public health through the on-going education of veterinarians and the dissemination of animal health production, food safety and animal welfare information to veterinarians, livestock producers, consumers, and related clientele.

  • Research-based, peer-reviewed, practical, and affordable publications on a number of topics relative to agriculture.

  • Agricultural economics and business resources to help make sound management decisions for your business or farming operation.

  • Enhancing Dairy Profits and Quality of Life

  • Working to develop and deliver the latest in research-based information to improve the profitability and vitality of Iowa’s beef industry.

  • To add value to the egg industry by facilitating research and learning for egg producers, processors and consumers through national and international collaboration.

  • Comprehensive information on manure management, research and application for Iowa.

  •  Information on livestock housing systems, general construction and ventilation and animal environment.

  • The Agricultural Marketing Resource Center is an electronic, national resource for producers interested in value-added agriculture. Browse commodities and products, investigate market and industry trends, study business creation and operation, read research results and locate value-added resources.

  • The Value Added Agriculture Program (VAAP) provides unbiased, science-based information to help establish or expand agricultural-related businesses in Iowa.

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