Livestock
Specific livestock section links:
- Name
- Description
- Metal Tags for Cattle and Swine, CT DOAG
- The CT Dept of Ag state office is now able to distribute official metal NUES tags directly to producers for both cattle and swine. Producers must sign an application for the tags (click link on left). Call 860-713-2560 for delivery of tags.
- Last Green Valley Local area specific
- Guidance and Recommendations for Connecticut Municipal Zoning Regulations and Ordinances for Livestock
- Produced by Eastern Connecticut Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Area, Inc., in collaboration with a number of partners.
This guide intends to provide direction to municipalities in drafting land use regulations related to livestock.
- New as of 8/29/2012.
A Last Green Valley Area Specific Listing.
- Meat Systems, UConn, SARE
- A professional development and training programs opportunity in grass-based meat systems for agricultural service providers and farmers
- New as of 10/2012!
A Last Green Valley Area Specific Listing.
- Agri-View
- Wisconsin’s leading production agriculture newspaper with sections on Livestock, Dairy, Crops, and General Ag and Legislative News, including Calf Care, Nutrient Management, Dairy Herd Health, Farm Construction, Money Matters, and more.
- American Grassfed
- Certification, network, membership, marketing, research information.
- American Livestock Breeds Conservancy
- Protects genetic diversity in livestock and poultry species through research, gene banks, education, technical support.
- American Meat Institute (AMI)
- Represents companies that process 95 percent of red meat and 70 percent of turkey in the US and their suppliers throughout America. Informs members about legislation, regulation and media activity that impacts the meat and poultry industry and provides rapid updates and analyses to its members to help them stay informed. In addition, AMI conducts scientific research through its Foundation designed to help meat and poultry companies improve their plants and their products.
- American Society of Animal Science (ASAS)
- Database, message boards, events, networking, education, publications, conferences, support, coaching, guidance, legislative political presence and resources.
- Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA
- Leadership in ensuring the health and care of animals and plants to improve agriculture. productivity & competitiveness.
- Animal Agriculture Alliance
- "Efforts focus on bringing truthful, science-based information to consumers so the role of animal agriculture in feeding a hungry world is better understood and appreciated. The Alliance: educates consumers, teachers, and the media, serves as a resource for those who seek information about animal production, monitors emerging issues, mobilizes emergency response if a member requests assistance, promotes the development of animal care guidelines and third party verification programs that are consistent with the Alliance Animal Care Principles
conducts media and crisis management workshops upon request."
- Animal Health, MA Dept. of Agriculture Resources
- Inspection, licensing, health and control services.
- Bayer Crop Science
- "World's leading innovative crop science companies in the area of crop protection, non agricultural pest-control, seeds and plant biotechnology.
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- Center for Agriculture, UMassAmherst
- Extension center, research, applied education and outreach in agriculture, food systems and natural resources.
- A Last Green Valley area specific listing.
- College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, UConn
- With the mission of teaching the next generation of leaders, developing new knowledge through research and delivering that knowledge to Connecticut citizens through formal and informal outreach and service programs.
- A Last Green Valley area specific listing.
- Crop Science Society of America (CSSA)
- International scientific society offering many publications on crops, soils, plant genome and registration, environmental quality, and more.
- Draft Animal Power Network (DAPNet)
- Dedicated to working draft animals in enterprises that support sustainability of local communities and vital land-based economies.
- Eastern Connecticut RC&D Website
- Led by local volunteer councils that help people care for and protect their natural resources in a way that improves the local economy, environment, and living standards. RC&D is a way for people to work together to plan and carry out activities that will make their area a better place in which to live.
- Last Green Valley area specific information.
- Eatwild
- Information about pasture animals, farm listings, and support.
- Equine and Livestock Research and Education Center, Umass Amherst
- Outreach program, teaching labs and student run groups, Camelid Program, equine, sheep, swine and goat programs.
- Last Green Valley area specific link.
- Farmer's (pdf) Guide to Processing and Selling Meat & Poultry in CT
- Regulations, rules, selling tips.
- Farmer’s Guide to Processing and Selling Meat or Poultry in CT, UConn Cooperative Ext.
- A Thourough 24 page PDF booklet on requirements and regulations.
- Last Green Valley area specific information.
- Food Animal Practice Journal, Veterinary Clinics of North America
- The most current treatment of food animals; updates you on the latest advances; and provides a sound basis for choosing treatment options. Each issue focuses on a single topic in food animal practice.
- Grazing Systems and Alternative Livestock Breeds, USDA National Agriculture Library
- Information, education, research data.
- Large Animal Rehab Facility, CT Dept. of Agriculture
- Seizure and rehabilitation, information and help.
- Livestock and Pasture, National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service (NSAIS)
- Pasture management, publications, links, marketing, traditional and alternative livestock options.
- Livestock Sites, North Dakota State University Agriculture
- Livestock economics, research data, plans, management forage & range research, dairy research, horsequest.
- Livestock, New Entry Sustainable Farming Project, Tufts
- Education, help connecting to services.
- Livestock, New Entry Sustainable Farming Project, Tufts University
- Education, connection and resources for services.
- New England Grown Farmers' Guide, New England
- Links and resources to informational sites for farmers.
- New London County Extension Center, Uconn Cooperative Ext.
- Financial planning, sustainable agriculture/integrated pest management (IPM), master gardener programs for commercial vegetable growers, 4-H information.
- A Last Green Valley area specific information.
- Pfizer Animal Health
- Diagnostic solutions for animal conditions, and diseases for many species – for a healthier world through research and development, innovation, research productivity, manufacturing resources to deliver safe, high-quality food to consumers and integrated solutions for animal health care needs.
- Small Acreage Livestock, University of Rhode Island
- Healthy Landscape resources on composting manure, horses and livestock, pasture management, soil testing and nutrient management, well testing and protection.
- State Veterinarian, CT Dept. of Agriculture
- Information on testing, disease, and health requirements.
- UConn Cooperative Extension System
- Horticulture, community development and outreach, food nutrition and safety, natural resources, environmental issues, 4-H, Integrated Pest Management program, garden education center.
- A Last Green Valley area specific listing.
- United States Animal Health Assoc. (USAHA)
- Works with state and federal governments, universities, veterinarians, livestock producers, national livestock and poultry organizations, research scientists, the extension service and seven foreign countries to control livestock diseases in the United States implemented through deliberations of science-based committees and the adoption of resolutions and recommendations, aimed at solving problems.
- Windham County Extension Center, Uconn Cooperative Ext.
- Financial planning, sustainable agriculture/integrated pest management (IPM), master gardener programs for commercial vegetable growers, 4-H information.
- A Last Green Valley area specific information.