Organic Livestock Feed Sources (by state or province)

Provided by ATTRA.

Link HERE

Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service

Check out theire calendar for several great seminars/field days!!

Calendar HERE

Managing Internal Parasites in Organic Livestock

from: organicagcentre.ca

“Internal parasitism is considered to be one of the most prominent livestock diseases in Canada causing economic and production losses to many ruminant livestock producers. For organic producers recourse to synthetic dewormers (i.e., anthelmintics or parasiticides) is severely restricted and in some cases prohibited. Furthermore, increased resistance to dewormers, harm to non-target species (e.g., species that help decompose manure), and growing concerns regarding parasiticide residues in meat has some producers searching for viable alternatives. This article will highlight the many innovative practices used by livestock producers to limit parasite infestation and will describe some alternative parasiticides to conventional dewormers.”

Full article HERE

Organic Meat Goat Production

from Langston University:

After completion of this instructional module the producer should be able to:

1. Explain why consumers are requesting more organically produced goat meat.
2 State the name of the act that Congress passed related to organic farming and the year the act was passed.
3. State the name of the agency of the federal government that had responsibility for development of standards for organic production of food within the U. S.
4. State where the National Organic Program (NOP) is housed within the federal government.
5. Explain when states can impose stricter regulations than those provided by the federal government.
6. Discuss exemptions and exclusions from certification.
7. Explain the meaning of the term organic.
8. Explain the standards a producer must follow related to record keeping for a certified operation.
9. Describe the purpose of the organic production and handling systems plan including the components of the plan and the agency/organization that must approve the plan.
10. Explain the standards for land and seeds and planting stock within an organic production system.
11. Know the regulations on what is an “organic” goat.
12. Explain what an organic goat producer can and cannot use in the way of animal treatment products.
13. Describe the acceptable living conditions of goats within an organic production program.
14. State some of the general requirements for certification.
15. State how an organic meat goat producer becomes certified.
16. Explain when and how often on-site inspections are performed for an organic meat goat production program.
17. State the requirements for continuation of certification.
18. State when synthetic substances can be used in an organic livestock operation.

Link
HERE