Livestock

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
Upcoming Events
Is Grazing Sheep Beneath Solar Arrays and Opportunity for Your Future?
September 25, 2023
Mt. Morris, NY
Technology for Grazing Dairies Webinar
September 27, 2023
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October 4, 2023
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