Livestock Management

Two people pose by some goats
Green Blog: Article

The (chicken) show must go on: 4-H turns bird flu into learning opportunity

August 13, 2025
By Caroline D Champlin
Summertime is usually the prime season for 4-H youth to competitively show chickens at their local fairgrounds. But earlier this year, the California State Veterinarian put a ban on poultry exhibitions because of the ongoing outbreak of bird flu. In response, experts from University of California Agriculture…
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A shepherd and dog move sheep across a field
Food Blog: Article

California producers: Climate change is real; we could use a little help

February 26, 2025
By Trina Kleist
How can farmers and ranchers continue to grow our food while facing challenges of a changing climate, increasingly scarce water, land use pressures and rising costs? UC and UC ANR scientists are using surveys and interviews with people in the state's agricultural sector to learn what folks need to stay…
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UCCE Humboldt - Del Norte Counties: Page

Equine Herpesvirus

Equine Herpesvirus Equine herpesvirus is a common virus of horses worldwide, and can cause respiratory disease, abortions, and less commonly neurologic signs as it has in these cases. This page includes precautions and resources.
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UCCE Humboldt - Del Norte Counties: Page

Livestock Management

Where to go for education and research regarding the proper care and handling of livestock.
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Sacramento 4-H: Page

4-H Club Projects

Projects that each Sacramento County 4-H Community Club offers for the current program year
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UCCE Central Sierra: Page

Central Sierra: Agriculture | Small Farms Information

Why do you want to farm? Why do you want to get into the farming business? Is farming for you? From these basic questions, many more granular questions follow: What does record keeping for livestock and farm businesses look like? What are best practices for marketing and selling any particular product? What…
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Black angus cattle with transmitter collars for e-fencing.
UCCE Central Sierra: Page

Central Sierra: Livestock

Across California, the University of Californias Cooperative Extension offices are problem-solving centersthe bridge between local issues and the power of UC research. Our county-based staff is part of the community; we live and work in the areas we serve.
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