Testes size as an indicator of future growth was examined
in a total of 45 bull calves from spring calves born in 1978
and 1979. Scrotal circumference measurements were used as the
physical indicator of testicle size in the live animal.
Growth traits studied were preweaning average daily gain,
weaning...
People purchase feeder pigs to raise for home use, market, or as a 4-H or FFA project for summer fairs. By following a few key recommendations, you can keep your pigs healthy and
gaining weight. This publication briefly discusses housing, feeding, and health.
Published September 1988. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published May 1987. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published April 1991. Reprinted June 1993. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
The Oregon 4-H Carcass of Merit Program offers recognition to Oregon State University Extension 4-H members who breed and/or buy, feed, and raise animals whose carcasses meet the “ideal” for red meat: lean, early maturing, high yielding, and containing minimal external fat. This
publication was prepared for 4-H leaders and...
Published August 2007. A more recent revision exists. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published March 2003. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Beef production is a large and important segment of
American agriculture and one of the largest industries in the
world. Beef enterprises work well with grain, orchard,
vegetable, or other crop operations. Cattle can make efficient
use of feed resources that have little alternative use,
such as crop residues, marginal...