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Animal Handling

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Web Only AS-570-W Animal Exposure Awareness PDF
Web Only AS-573-W Managing Internal Parasitism in Sheep and Goats PDF
Web Only ID-446-W Managing Your Beef Herd: Highlighting Key Determinants of Success in Preconditioning PDF

Aquaculture

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Web Only AS-457-W A Basic Overview of Aquaculture PDF
$2.00 AS-458 The Use and Application of Salt in Aquaculture PDF
$1.00 AS-459 Diagnosis and Treatment of "Ich" or White Spot Disease in Fish PDF
$2.00 AS-461 Diagnosis and Treatment of Aeromonas Hydrophila Infection of Fish PDF
Web Only AS-462-W Transport of Fish in Bags PDF
$2.25 AS-463 Diagnostic Services in Illinois and Indiana PDF
$2.00 AS-486 Water Sources Used in Aquaculture PDF
$2.00 AS-487 Analyzing the Profitability of Hybrid Striped Bass Cage Culture PDF
$2.75 AS-489 Reproduction of Angelfish (Pterphyllum Scalare) PDF
Web Only AS-492-W What is Aquanic (Template for Mouse pad) PDF
Web Only AS-493 Walleye PDF
Web Only AS-494 Tilapia PDF
Web Only AS-495 Yellow Perch, Lake Perch PDF
Web Only AS-496-W Angelfish PDF
Web Only AS-497-W Bluegill PDF
Web Only AS-498-W Channel Catfish PDF
Web Only AS-499-W Hybrid Striped Bass PDF
Web Only AS-500-W Northern Crayfish PDF
Web Only AS-501-W Largemouth Bass PDF
Web Only AS-502-W Rainbow Trout PDF
Web Only AS-503-W A Fish Farmer's Guide to Understanding Water Quality PDF
Web Only AS-504-W Atlantic Salmon PDF
Web Only AS-505-W Golden Shiner PDF
Web Only AS-506-W Redear Sunfish PDF
Web Only AS-507-W Fathead Minnow PDF
Web Only AS-508-W Smallmouth Bass PDF
Web Only EC-738-W A Guide to Marketing for Small-Scale Aquaculture Producers PDF

Beef

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Web Only AS-441 Glossary of Beef Production Terms n/a
Web Only AS-526-W Breeding Soundness Examinations n/a
Web Only AS-575-W Timed-Artificial Insemination in Beef Cows: What are the Options? PDF
Web Only AS-586-W Non-pregnant Cows are Non-productive Cows PDF
Web Only AS-592-W Choosing an Estrous Synchronization Program for Replacement Beef Heifers PDF
Web Only AS-594-W Cost-Effective Timed-AI Options for Beef Cows PDF
Web Only AS-598-W Zearalenone Concerns in Reproducing Livestock PDF
Web Only AS-600-W Using Estrous Synchronization and Artificial Insemination to Increase Profitability in Your Beef Herd PDF
Web Only ID-413-W MRSA and Livestock PDF
Web Only ID-420-W Antimicrobial Resistance Trends in Denmark Following the Ban on Including Antimicrobials in Livestock Feeds PDF
Web Only ID-446-W Managing Your Beef Herd: Highlighting Key Determinants of Success in Preconditioning PDF
Web Only VY-60-W Beef Quality Assurance: Injection Sites and Technique PDF

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Companion Animals

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Web Only AS-562-W Benefits of Castration in Male Dogs PDF
Web Only AS-563-W Getting Involved in Canine Assisted Therapy PDF
Web Only AS-564-W Choosing the Right Type of Collar for Your Dog PDF
Web Only AS-567-W Selecting the Right Dog PDF


Confined Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO)

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Web Only AS-593-W Management Tips for Spring Manure Applications PDF
Web Only ID-348-W CAFOs and Public Health: The Fate of Unabsorbed Antibiotics PDF
Web Only ID-349-W CAFOs and Public Health: The Issue of Antibiotic Resistance
Web Only ID-350-W What is a CFO, CAFO? PDF
Web Only ID-351-W Role of the Extension Educator on the Plan Commission PDF
Web Only ID-352-W Manure Storage Systems PDF
Web Only ID-353-W Contained Animal Feeding Operations - Insect Considerations PDF
Web Only ID-354-W The Economic Impact of the Indiana Livestock Industries PDF
Web Only ID-355-W The Possibility for Reducing Water Pollution Resulting from Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and the Impact of Phytase PDF
Web Only ID-356-W CAFOs and Public Health: Pathogens and Manure PDF
Web Only ID-358-W CAFOs and Public Health: Emissions and the Respiratory Health of Neighbors PDF
Web Only ID-359-W CAFOs and Public Health: Risks Associated with Welfare Friendly Farming PDF
Web Only ID-360-W Indiana Commercial Animal Production State Regulations PDF
Web Only ID-361-W CAFOs and Public Health: Odor and its Possible Health Effects PDF
Web Only ID-362-W Community Impacts of CAFOs: Labor Markets PDF
Web Only ID-363-W Community Impacts of CAFOs: Property Values PDF
Web Only ID-364-W Community Impacts of CAFOs: Growing Trends PDF
Web Only ID-365-W CAFOs and Community Conflict: Understanding Community Conflict PDF
Web Only ID-366-W CAFOs and Community Conflict: Understanding Conflict Between Individuals PDF
Web Only ID-367-W Using the Web Soil Survey to Investigate Potential Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation Locations PDF
Web Only ID-368-W Karst Terrain and Seasonal High Water Tables: Their Importance for Siting Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations PDF
Web Only ID-413-W MRSA and Livestock PDF
Web Only ID-419 Nutrient Management for Livestock Operations PDF
Web Only ID-420-W Antimicrobial Resistance Trends in Denmark Following the Ban on Including Antimicrobials in Livestock Feeds PDF

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Dairy

December 6, 2011
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Web Only AS-451-W Ovarian Cysts in Dairy Cattle n/a
$2.00 AS-522 Evaluating Dairy Cattle using Lifetime Production PDF
Web Only AS-544-W Changes to U.S. Genetic Evaluations of Dairy Cattle PDF
Web Only AS-571-W Issues Surrounding the Use of Distillers' Grains by the Indiana Dairy Industry PDF
Web Only AS-589-W Recombinant Bovine Somatotropin (rBST) and Reproduction in Dairy Cattle: Reproductive Strategies to Overcome the Loss of rBST in the Dairy Herd PDF
Web Only AS-598-W Zearalenone Concerns in Reproducing Livestock PDF
Web Only ID-208-W Dairy Manure Management Planning n/a
Web Only ID-332-W Value of Distillers' Grain Ethanol Co-Products to Dairy Replacements PDF
Web Only ID-334-W Value of Distillers' Grains to Lactating Dairy Cows PDF

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Goat

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Web Only AS-573-W Managing Internal Parasitism in Sheep and Goats PDF
Web Only AS-590-W Starting a Meat Goat Operation PDF
Web Only AS-595-W Common Diseases and Health Problems in Sheep and Goats PDF
Web Only AS-596-W Footrot in Sheep and Goats PDF
Web Only AS-597-W Mycotoxin Concerns in Sheep and Meat Goat Feeding PDF
Web Only AS-598-W Zearalenone Concerns in Reproducing Livestock PDF
Web Only AS-599-W Breeding Soundness Examinations of Rams and Bucks PDF

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Horse

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Web Only AS-429-W Nutritional Management for Horses n/a
Web Only AS-465-W Selecting The First Horse n/a
Web Only AS-552-W Introduction to Body Scoring of Horses PDF
Web Only AS-553-W Introduction to Housing for Horses PDF
Web Only AS-554-W Introduction to Horse Management PDF
Web Only AS-555-W Introduction to Horse Health PDF
Web Only AS-565-W Assessing Health & Well-Being of Horses PDF
Web Only ID-167-W Maximizing the Value of Pasture for Horses n/a
Web Only ID-320-W Economic Impact of the Equine Industry to Indiana PDF

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Livestock

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Web Only AS-550-W
Body Condition Scoring in Farm Animals
 PDF
Web Only AS-556-W
Methods of Livestock Identification
 PDF
Web Only AS-559-W
Estrus Detection in Farm Animals
 PDF
Web Only AS-561-W Parturition in Livestock PDF
Web Only AS-592-W Choosing an Estrous Synchronization Program for Replacement Beef Heifers PDF
Web Only AS-593-W Management Tips for Spring Manure Applications PDF
Web Only AS-594-W Cost-Effective Timed-AI Options for Beef Cows PDF
Web Only AS-598-W Zearalenone Concerns in Reproducing Livestock PDF
$7.50 AY-328 Management-Intensive Grazing in Indiana PDF
Web Only BP-33-W Diseases of Wheat: Fusarium Head Blight (Head Scab) PDF
$1.00 ID-101 Animal Manure As a Plant Nutrient Resource n/a
$1.00 ID-120 Design & Operation of Livestock Waste Lagoons n/a
$2.00 ID-205 Swine Manure Management Planning n/a
$2.00 ID-206 Poultry Manure Management Planning n/a
Web Only ID-208-W Dairy Manure Management Planning n/a
Web Only ID-300
Land Application Sampling and Records
 PDF
Web Only ID-301
Emergency Action Planning for Livestock Operations
 PDF
Web Only ID-302
Mortality Management
 PDF
Web Only ID-303
Inspecting Your Confined Feeding Operation
 PDF
Web Only ID-304
Feeding Strategies to Lower Nitrogen and Phosphorus in Manure
 PDF
Web Only ID-305
Building Good Neighbor Relationships
 PDF
Web Only ID-306
Disposal of Farm Medical Wastes
 PDF
Web Only ID-307
Manure Nutrient Recycling
 PDF
Web Only ID-308
Land Application of Manure and Environmentally Sensitive Field Characteristics
 PDF
Web Only ID-309
Manure Applicator Calibration
 PDF
Web Only ID-310
Odor Control Options for Confined Feeding
 PDF
Web Only
ID-311
Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMP)
 PDF
$2.00 ID-312
Best Environmental Management Practices for Farm Animal Production (set of 12 pubs which includes ID-300 through ID-311)
n/a
Web Only ID-321-W Hoof Anatomy, Care and Management in Livestock PDF
Web Only ID-322-W 2004 NPDES Permit Program for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations PDF
Web Only ID-330 The Value of Distillers' Grains as a Livestock Feed PDF
Web Only ID-413-W MRSA and Livestock PDF
Web Only ID-446-W Managing Your Beef Herd: Highlighting Key Determinants of Success in Preconditioning PDF
$3.00 WS-37 Guide to Toxic Plants in Forages PDF
Web Only WS-43-W Weed Management in Pastures: Beefsteak Plant (Perilla Mint) PDF
Web Only WS-44-W Weed Management in Pastures: Spiny Pigweed PDF

 

Manure Management

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Web Only AS-593-W Management Tips for Spring Manure Applications PDF
$1.00 ID-101 Animal Manure as a Plant Nutrient Resource n/a
Web Only ID-419 Nutrient Management for Livestock Operations PDF


Nutrition

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Web Only AS-560-W Phytase: Basics of Enzyme Function PDF
Web Only AS-581-W Phytase and Other Phosphorus Reducing Feed Ingredients PDF
Web Only AS-598-W Zearalenone Concerns in Reproducing Livestock PDF
Web Only ID-345-W The influence of Dried Distillers' Grains on Carcass Fat in Swine PDF
Web Only ID-418 Managing Moldy Grain PDF
Web Only ID-446-W Managing Your Beef Herd: Highlighting Key Determinants of Success in Preconditioning PDF

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Pork Industry Handbook

. . . is widely recognized as the premier resource for pork production and management information. This 1,600-page, comprehensive resource includes updated facts and detailed information on swine business and financial management, facilities and equipment information, swine breeding, genetics, nutrition, health, reproduction, and manure management. It’s available as a 2-book set, hardcover publication, a DVD, a 2-book set and DVD combination package, or a 2-book set, DVD, and CD nutritional software combination package.
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Poultry

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Web Only AS-518-W Choosing a Chicken Breed: Eggs, Meat, or Exhibition PDF
Web Only AS-519-W Making a Chick Book PDF
$2.00 AS-521 Incubators in the Classroom: A Guide for Teachers PDF
Web Only AS-525-W The Process of Egg Formation PDF
$2.00 AS-527 A Guide for Housing, Brooding and Handling Chicks Safely PDF
Web Only AS-545-W Commercial Egg Production and Processing n/a
Web Only AS-566-W Hatchling Quality - How to Measure It and Improve It to Ensure a Great Start PDF
Web Only AS-568-W Getting Started with the Home Poultry Flock PDF
Web Only AS-572-W Indiana Poultry Emergency Disease Response - Fact Sheet PDF
Web Only AS-574-W Egg Experiments: A Fun and Informative Way to Teach the Fundamentals of Science PDF
Web Only AS-576-W Optimizing Feed Withdrawal Programs PDF
Web Only AS-582-W Diet and Feed Management Practices Affect Air Quality from Poultry and Swine Operations PDF
Web Only AS-583-W Phosphorus Requirements for Poultry PDF
Web Only AS-584-W Protein and Amino Acid Requirements for Poultry PDF
Web Only AS-585-W Variation in Nutrient Utilization by Poultry and Ingredient Composition PDF
Web Only AS-598-W Zearalenone Concerns in Reproducing Livestock PDF
$2.00 ID-206 Poultry Manure Management Planning n/a
Web Only ID-331-W Use of Dry Distillers' Grains with Solubles by Poultry PDF
Web Only ID-420-W Antimicrobial Resistance Trends in Denmark Following the Ban on Including Antimicrobials in Livestock Feeds PDF
$1.00 NCR-530 Composting Poultry Carcasses n/a

Sheep

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Web Only AS-557-W Blood Sampling in Sheep PDF
Web Only AS-573-W Managing Internal Parasitism in Sheep and Goats PDF
Web Only AS-595-W Common Diseases and Health Problems in Sheep and Goats PDF
Web Only AS-596-W Footrot in Sheep and Goats PDF
Web Only AS-597-W Mycotoxin Concerns in Sheep and Meat Goat Feeding PDF
Web Only AS-598-W Zearalenone Concerns in Reproducing Livestock PDF
Web Only AS-599-W Breeding Soundness Examinations of Rams and Bucks PDF
Web Only AS-603-W Value of Distiller’s Grains as a Feed for Sheep PDF

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Swine

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$2.00 AS-446 Swine Testing and Genetic Evaluation System: Concepts PDF
Web Only AS-542-W The Basics of Swine Wean-to-Finish Animal Care n/a
Web Only AS-543-W Introduction to Swine Wean-to-Finish Facilities n/a
Web Only AS-551-W Environmental Benefits of Paylean in Finisher Swine - An Example Based on Adoption in the United States PDF
Web Only AS-582-W Diet and Feed Management Practices Affect Air Quality from Poultry and Swine Operations PDF
Web Only AS-598-W Zearalenone Concerns in Reproducing Livestock PDF
$2.00 ID-205 Swine Manure Management Planning n/a
Web Only ID-345-W The Influence of Dried Distillers' Grains on Carcass Fat in Swine PDF
Web Only ID-420-W Antimicrobial Resistance Trends in Denmark Following the Ban on Including Antimicrobials in Livestock Feeds PDF
$5.50 WS-9 Indiana Plants Poisonous to Livestock and Pets n/a

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Swine: National Swine Improvement Federation

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Web Only NSIF-FS-1-W The Economic Impact of Genetic Improvement PDF
Web Only NSIF-FS-2-W Basic Concepts of Genetic Improvement n/a
Web Only NSIF-FS-3-W Genetic Parameters and Their Use in Swine Breeding n/a
Web Only NSIF-FS-4-W Inbreeding in Swine PDF
Web Only NSIF-FS-5-W Performance Records and Their Use in Genetic Improvement PDF
Web Only NSIF-FS-6-W Environmental Effects and Adjustment Factors n/a
Web Only NSIF-FS-7-W Performance Records on Relatives PDF
Web Only NSIF-8-W Estimating Genetic Merit PDF
Web Only NSIF-FS-9-W Application of Selection Concepts for Genetic Improvement PDF
Web Only NSIF-FS-10-W Multiple Trait Selection for Pork Improvement PDF
Web Only NSIF-FS-11-W Utilizing Central Boar Test Stations to Enhance Genetic Progress n/a
Web Only NSIF-FS-12-W

Across-Herd Genetic Evaluation of Swine (combined Fact Sheets 12 and 13)

 PDF
Web Only NSIF-FS-14-W Genetic Improvement of Sire and Dam Lines for Enhanced Performance of Terminal Crossbreeding Systems PDF
Web Only NSIF-FS-15-W Selection Programs for Seedstock Producers n/a
Web Only NSIF-FS-16-W The National Swine Improvement Federation Guidelines For Ultrasonic Certification Programs n/a
Web Only NSIF-FS-17-W Understanding and Using Performance Data in Judging Classes n/a

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