PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University Department of Animal Science is offering a cattle artificial insemination short course in Pullman, Aug. 9 – 11. The course will be taught by David DeAvila, a WSU instructor who has extensive experience in AI and in teaching AI to WSU undergraduates. The course will be limited to 12 […]
PULLMAN, Wash. – With wolves moving into the state, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) in spring 2011 had a problem. It needed a plan to manage the big predators, especially with regard to livestock and large game animals.
SNOHOMISH, Wash. — We’ve all heard the story; someone bought a few beef, hogs, goats, or poultry only to have a series of mishaps. Just getting them home was worthy of a Tonight Show monologue. Breakouts and good neighbor roundups, late night emergency vet calls, nutritional problems, unruly and dangerous behavior, the list can be […]
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. – Two 2-day Washington State University Extension workshops in May will teach livestock producers how to connect clean water and ranch profitability. The workshops will teach producers how to accurately identify their risk of causing water quality problems and then link risks to specific strategies that are proven to protect riparian function, […]
PULLMAN, Wash. – Registration is now open for Livestock 100 short courses offered by Washington State University Extension here March 9 and 10. Beef 100 and Pork 100 will be held at the WSU Spokane County Extension Office on March 9; Lamb 100 and Poultry 100 will be held at the Spokane County Conservation District […]
TACOMA, Wash. — The King County Harvest Celebration and Pierce County HarvestFEST offer three days of free-range farm adventures on Sept. 24, 25 and Oct. 1. The combined events feature 28 farms paired with fun kid’s activities, chef demonstrations, wine tastings, farm stands, pumpkin patches, farm animals, a fiber arts show, historical exhibits and other […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — Dr. Tom Spencer has joined the Washington State University Department of Animal Sciences as the new Baxter Professor of Beef Research. Internationally recognized as a leader and researcher in the field of reproductive biology, Spencer has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to advance the fundamental sciences of uterine biology and pregnancy and apply […]
EVERETT, Wash. — Raising livestock requires an investment of money and time. Learn how to protect and get the most out of your livestock investment at the Beginning Livestock Handling and Care workshop series. The Washington State University Snohomish County Extension 4-H and Agriculture programs are presenting the classes.
BURLINGTON, Wash. — Interested in learning about all aspects of small acreage livestock production? Washington State University Skagit County Extension is offering its Livestock Advisor Program, a 10- week course beginning Feb. 23.
PUYALLUP, Wash. — Are you looking to sell your goat or lamb meat into local markets? While the demand and sales opportunities are growing, it can be challenging to sustainably manage livestock production and direct market the finished product. On Saturday, Oct. 23, livestock producers are invited to a one-day intensive course on sustainable sheep […]