Tag: Livestock

More funding to control feral swine

December 5, 2019 Tulsa Beacon

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded more than $1.04 million to fund 2 pilot projects to control feral swine in Oklahoma and nine other states across the country. These projects are part of the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program (FSCP) – a joint effort between USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)…

Flooded hay causes livestock problems

July 4, 2019 Tulsa Beacon

STILLWATER – With the abundance of rain Oklahoma has received over the last several weeks, farmers and ranchers around the state are likely dealing with moldy hay and spoiled feed. Moldy or spoiled feed can present a health risk for a multitude of species, said Kris Hiney, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension equine specialist. “Hay…