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Livestock
The King County Extension livestock program will be on hiatus as of mid-May 2007. We thank the King County livestock community for their support and interest in our programs, and hope to return in the future.
In the interim, we have provided links to other WSU offices and local agencies to assist livestock owners with finding answers to questions that might arise. The Resources and Publications page also includes several useful website links and pdf files on topics of interest to livestock owners.
Livestock Husbandry
Dr. Susan Kerr, WSU Extension, County Director, Klickitat County - general veterinary information; 509.773.5817
Gary Fredricks, WSU Extension, County Director/Dairy and Area Livestock Agent, Cowlitz County - goats and sheep; 360.577.3014
WSU Extension Animal Ag -
research-based information to
livestock producers and natural resource managers to improve
their economic status and quality of life while they create a quality
product in a sustainable manner; 509.754.2011 x 413
WSU Animal Science Department, Pullman - portal to livestock faculty, research and facilities; 509.335.5521
WSU College of Veterinary Medicine, Pullman - portal to
one of the nation's top veterinary schools. WSU has one of the best-equipped veterinary teaching hospitals in the world and top faculty who are respected worldwide; 509.335.0711
Poultry and Other Birds
Seattle Tilth -
non-profit organization dedicated to cultivating a sustainable community, including offering classes for new backyard chicken owners; 206.633.0451
Avian Health and Food Safety Lab, Puyallup - provides necropsy, histopathology, serology, parasitology and other avian testing services; 253.445.4537
Pasture and Manure Management, Farm Plans
King Conservation District - farm tours, workshops and classes on
promoting sustainable uses of natural resources through responsible stewardship; 425.277.5581
Pierce Conservation District - farm tours, hands-on workshops, demonstrations and conservation plans; 253.845.9770
Snohomish Conservation District - workshops, demonstrations, fact sheets and other useful info; 425.335.5634 x 4
Livestock Ordinances in King County
King County Livestock Program - supports the raising and keeping of livestock in a manner that minimizes the adverse impacts of livestock on the environment; 206.263.6566
Before you get a goat... Legal & disease issues to understand before you get a goat.
Neighboring Extension Offices with Livestock Programs
Snohomish County Extension - offers spring and fall livestock classes as well as Extension Livestock Advisor training; 425.338.2400
Weed Control
King County Noxious Weed Control Program - controlling weeds that are hazardous to people, animals and the environment; 206.296.0290
Pierce County Noxious Weed Control Board -
educating the citizens of Pierce County about noxious weeds and the problems they create; 253.798.7263
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