Livestock and Natural Resources Links
The following links provide information in the areas of Livestock and Natural Resources. If you would like more information on a particular subject contact Josh Davy at (530) 527-3101.
University of California publications list - Peer reviewed publications/bulletins on agriculture and natural resources
UC Cost Studies website - Current cost and return studies on most agriculture commodities
Livestock, Poultry, Fish
Mineral Supplementation for Beef Cattle in California - Provides information on the major minerals known to be deficient in beef cattle herds in California
UC Animal Identification website - Covers multiple topics related to animal identification technologies and the National Animal Identification System
UC Vet Views - A host of articles written by Extension Veterinarian Dr. John Maas related to beef cattle health and management practices
California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System - Provider of animal health prevention and diagnostics at UC Davis
UC Animal Biotechnolgy website - Up to date information on DNA technologies and their implementation by UC Specialist Dr. Alison Van Eenennaam
UC Poultry page - Information and fact sheets on egg and meat poultry production
UC Fish website - Information and links about California's freshwater and anadromous fish, current aquatic management issues, and research
Bovine Myology & Muscle Profiling - This website provides a 3-D resource for learning muscular anatomy of beef cattle as it pertains to specific cuts of beef
Range and Rangeland Management
The University of California Rangelands website - Provides a wide array of information on range and rangeland management
Integrated Hardwood Range Management Program - The IHRMP provides information on identification, management, and research on oaks and hardwood rangelands
California Soils Resources Lab - Find your soil type and the associated descriptions
Forages
UC Alfalfa and Forages website - Production and practice guidelines for alfalfa
UC Small Grains website - Information on varieties and cultivars, pest control, and management.
Forage Information System - Oregon State's guide to forage species and their descriptions
California Hay Report - Current hay prices reported by USDA AMS
Weed Identification and Pest Control
UC Integrated Pest Management - UC IPM provides identification and control techniques for turf and most agricultural commodities (weeds and animal pests)
Cal Photos - Provides photos of plants by either their common or scientific name
UC Weed Research and Information Center - Information on common weeds and their control
California Department of Pesticide Regulation - Need to find out if a herbicide/pesticide is labeled for your particular use? This website should be of help in determining current product registrations in California
CDMS - Look up herbicide labels by brand name