Livestock
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General Livestock Information
http://www.css.cornell.edu/forage/forage.html
This program focuses on interdisciplinary basic and applied research on forages and the animals that consume them. The web site, developed by Dr. Jerry Cherney, provides information on the history and practice of dairy farming, New York State forage crops guidelines, forage species selection, a grazing manual, forage stand assessment and management alternatives, forage Internet links, and Cornell Internet links.
For more information about the Forage-Livestock Systems Program, contact Dr. Jerry Cherney at
jhc5@cornell.edu or (607) 255-0945.
http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/documents/index_w.html
Department of Animal Science, Cornell University
Extension and research in goat, sheep, poultry, and swine production and marketing.
http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/ansci.html
Cornell University
The mission of the Department of Animal Science is to discover and disseminate new knowledge about the biology and management of domestic animals; apply this knowledge to benefit society through the efficient, humane, and environmentally responsible use of animals for food, companionship, and recreation; and educate students for careers in animal biology and management.
For Animal Science Department information, contact Alan Bell, Chair and Professor, at
awb6@cornell.edu.
http://attra.ncat.org/livestock.html
Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas http://attra.ncat.org/
Pasturage and forage crops are the heart of sustainable livestock production and the foundation for many of the ATTRA publications in this section. You will also find information on organic livestock production, shelters for animals, and alternative marketing strategies. Other livestock topics include beekeeping, bison production, and llama and alpaca farming.
Print copies of ATTRA publications can be obtained for free by calling ATTRA at 1-800-346-9140, Monday-Friday, from 7am to 7pm CST.
http://www.grandin.com/
Information about livestock behavior, design of facilities, and humane slaughter from Dr. Temple Grandin, a designer of livestock handling facilities and an Associate Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University. This web page was put up to educate people throughout the world about modern methods of livestock handling which will improve animal welfare and productivity.
http://www.heifer.org/
Heifer's mission is to work with communities to end hunger and poverty and to care for the earth. They have provided funding for projects in the Northeast, such as the Northeast New York Pastured-Poultry Project.
Heifer Project International P.O. Box 8058 Little Rock, AR 72203 Phone: 1-800-422-0474
http://www.albc-usa.org/
The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy protects genetic diversity in livestock and poultry species through the conservation and promotion of endangered breeds.
The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy P.O. Box 477 Pittsboro, NC 27312 Phone: (919) 542-5704 Fax: (919) 544-0022
http://www.das.psu.edu/index.cfm?PageDefs=Livestock/_incPgDefs.cfm
Pennsylvania State University
Information from the Penn State Livestock Program, including factsheets and alerts on animal diseases, beef production, swine production, equine sciences, and nutrient management.
John W. Comerford Penn State Dairy and Animal Science Voicemail: (814) 863-3661 E-mail:
jxc16@psu.edu
http://www.wvu.edu/~exten/infores/pubs/livepoul.htm
West Virginia University Extension Service
A collection of online publications on dairy, livestock, and poultry production.
http://www.cnyrcd.org/livestock.htm
Provides education and assistance for small-scale livestock and poultry producers
in Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Madison, Onondaga, Otsego,
Schoharie, Sullivan, Tioga, and Tompkins Counties in New York State. CNY RC&D
Project, Inc. 99 North Broad St. Norwich, NY 13815 Phone: (607) 334-3231 ext.
4 Fax: (607) 334-4744 E-mail: socnyrcd@norwich.net
New Fact Sheets Available for Download on Manure Management
1. A Web-based Program for Locating Sources of Organic Waste for Use as Renewable Energy Resources: www.manuremanagement.cornell.edu/HTMLs/Co-digestion.htm
2. Overview of Carbon Trading in Agriculture www.manuremanagement.cornell.edu/HTMLs/FactSheets.htm
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