Livestock

LivestockThe livestock industry in New York totals $2.4 billion. For livestock marketing, New York ranks 39th for cattle and calf production, 20th for egg production, 24th for chicken production excluding broilers, 30th for hog and pig production, and 25th for sheep and lamb production. Our Specialists are able to help livestock producers by offering research-based programming and individual consultations. 




Relevant Events

Is Grazing Sheep Beneath Solar Arrays and Opportunity for Your Future?

September 25, 2023
Mt. Morris, NY

Artificial Insemination Training for Beef and Dairy

October 9 - October 11, 2023

Internal Parasites in Small Ruminants IPM/FAMACHA Workshop

October 10, 2023
Alfred, NY

Internal Parasites in Small Ruminants IPM/FAMACHA Workshop

October 12, 2023
Alfred, NY

Meat Processing and Marketing Workshop

October 19, 2023
East Aurora, NY

Poultry Carcass Breakdown Fact Sheet

Amy Barkley, Livestock Specialist
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program

Last Modified: August 10, 2023
Poultry Carcass Breakdown Fact Sheet

Breaking down a whole processed chicken into its individual parts can be a way to increase the revenue from your chicken and offer customers more choices. This fact sheet takes your step-by-step through the process of taking a whole chicken into whole wings, boneless skinless breast, thighs, and drums. For a PDF or print copy of this fact sheet, reach out to Amy Barkley at amb544@cornell or 716-640-0844.


Can Mutton Make Money?

Amy Barkley, Livestock Specialist
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program

Last Modified: July 19, 2023
Can Mutton Make Money?

Histocially a low-value animal in the U.S., it may be time for mutton to make a comeback! There are processing and pricing considerations to aid in the development and sale of value-added products that can make these older ewes into valuable co-products.


Strategic Deworming of the Beef Herd: Continuing the Resistance Fight

Last Modified: July 10, 2023
Strategic Deworming of the Beef Herd: Continuing the Resistance Fight

While commercial dewormers are available to assist beef producers with fighting gastrointestinal parasites, resistance is building among populations on many farms. Strategic deworming in addition to pasture rotation is helpful to keep worms susceptible to anthelmintics so that they remain effective.


Historical Review of the U.S. Beef Cattle Industry

Last Modified: July 5, 2023
Historical Review of the U.S. Beef Cattle Industry

When we look at the beef industry in the US today, it's hard to believe that cattle are non-native creatures. However, their introduction has resulted in a long history intertwined with the growth and industrialization of the country. This historical review shares major highlights of breed introductions and industrial shifts that have taken us to where we are today.


Is it Safe to Eat? Inspecting Poultry for Wholesomeness During Processing

Amy Barkley, Livestock Specialist
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program

Last Modified: June 27, 2023
Is it Safe to Eat? Inspecting Poultry for Wholesomeness During Processing

When processing poultry under the 1,000 bird exemption, it's important to make sure that the meat is safe to eat. There are some disease processes and conditions that render parts, organs, or even whole birds unconsumable. This article shares what is OK to leave and what should be removed.


Wildfire Smoke - What Can we do for our Livestock?

Amy Barkley, Livestock Specialist
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program

Last Modified: June 8, 2023
Wildfire Smoke - What Can we do for our Livestock?

Wildfire smoke from ongoing Canadian fires is drifting into NYS. As livestock caretakers, we can make small adjustments to our animal care, handling, and housing to reduce the effects of exposure to fine particulates and poor air quality.


The Importance of Hay Moisture

Amy Barkley, Livestock Specialist
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program

Last Modified: June 5, 2023
The Importance of Hay Moisture

Hay moisture is critical to storage success. Moisture that is too high results in bales that come with a fire risk in addition to decreasing feed quality as it moves from the field to the hay ring.


Regulations for Processing Poultry for Sale

Amy Barkley, Livestock Specialist
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program

Last Modified: June 1, 2023
Regulations for Processing Poultry for Sale

Processing regulations surrounding poultry for sale can be confusing. There's much to know regarding what birds you can process, where you can process them, and who you can sell them to. This article outlines the two available options for getting poultry processed in NYS.


Ask Extension: Can I Raise Pigs on Pasture? by Nancy Glazier

Last Modified: May 22, 2023
Ask Extension: Can I Raise Pigs on Pasture? by Nancy Glazier

Pigs can successfully be raised on pasture with the right breeds, feed, and management. This article reviews the basics for getting started.


Goats 101 Webinar Archive

Amy Barkley, Livestock Specialist
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program

Last Modified: May 16, 2023
Goats 101 Webinar Archive

Just getting started with goats and want to learn more about the basics? This archive of recorded webinars is for you!


RFID Tags - The What, Why, and How

Amy Barkley, Livestock Specialist
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program

Last Modified: May 3, 2023
RFID Tags - The What, Why, and How

RFID tags are one of the USDA-approved official identification tags for cattle, deer, and swine. This article shares some information on what these tags are, how they work, and how you can order them for free for your herd.


How to get a Replacement FAMACHA Card

Amy Barkley, Livestock Specialist
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program

Last Modified: May 1, 2023
How to get a Replacement FAMACHA Card

FAMACHA certified individuals can order replacement cards through Dr. Vatta's Parasitology Lab at Louisiana State University. You must have proof of certification to order a replacement card.






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