Websites of Interest

Bovine

Dairy Calf & Heifer Association
Learn about the latest dairy calf and heifer production developments from industry experts, meet fellow calf and heifer growers and share knowledge.

Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank
FARAD is a computer-based decision support system designed to provide livestock producers, extension specialists, and veterinarians with practical information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant residue problems.

Milk & Dairy Beef Quality Assurance Center
The DQA Center provides programs designed to improve the quality of milk and dairy beef.

National Dairy Council
NDC provides timely, scientifically sound nutrition information to the media, physicians, dietitians, nurses, educators, consumers and others concerned about fostering a healthier society.

NMC (Formerly the National Mastitis Council)
The NMC is a not-for-profit professional organization devoted to reducing mastitis and enhancing milk quality.

Northeast Organic Dairy Producers Alliance
The NODPA is a resource for organic dairy farmers, organic milk producers and consumers interested in organic dairy farming and products.

Quality Milk Production Services
QMPS promotes the quality of milk by reducing mastitis levels in dairy herds.

Penn Dutch Cow Care
“A veterinary business dedicated to providing natural treatments and herd health management services to ecologically motivated dairy farmers in the eastern Lancaster county area.” This site has good information and links for organic and holistic minded producers.

Wyoming County Dairy Institute
The WCDI was developed to provide workforce development opportunities for the dairy industry in Wyoming County.

Equine

American Association of Equine Practitioners
The AAEP is an organization working to improve the health and welfare of the horse, to further the professional development of its members, and to provide resources and leadership for the benefit of the equine industry.

Oklahoma State Equine Information Site
This is a source for reliable and up-to-date horse information through a knowledge base of commonly asked questions that have science-based, peer reviewed answers.

General Information, Education and Support

Cornell University Cooperative Extension
CCE is a program to improve lives and communities through partnerships that put experience and knowledge to work.

Future Farmers of America
An integral part of public instruction in agriculture

Information Dirt Road – 4-H Farm at the University of California, Irvine
Enjoyable and informative, written as 4-H projects, this site covers the basics of Sheep, Goats & Swine with some comments on local wildlife and rodents (or the cats that eat them.)

Official 4-H Website
An interactive 4-H online community and resource for 4-H information

Oklahoma State University Breeds of Livestock
This site includes pictures and information about breeds of several different species from all over the world.

Unit Conversion Calculators
For anyone who would like to convert almost any unit of measure to another.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
APHIS provides leadership in ensuring the health and care of animals and plants.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine
The CVM is a source of relevant information for veterinary professionals, as well as, the general public.