Federal House District 2

OSU Extension helps livestock producers follow stricter antibiotic rules

Antibiotics are a powerful tool against bacterial disease, but widespread use in people and animals has led some bacteria to evolve into drug‑resistant strains. Each year in the United States, more than 2.8 million ...

Jun 2024 | Impact Story

OSU EXCITE initiative strengthens vaccine education and outreach

As COVID-19 vaccines became widely available in 2021, many communities faced challenges in accessing accurate information and overcoming vaccine hesitancy. In Oregon’s Latino communities, logistical barriers, lack of culturally relevant ...

Dec 2023 | Impact Story

OSU Extension partners with Warm Springs to protect horses from equine infectious anemia

Equine infectious anemia (EIA) is a serious, incurable disease that affects horses, donkeys and mules. Horses that survive infection remain carriers for life, putting other animals at risk. A tiny amount of infected blood — ...

Aug 2023 | Impact Story

Aerospace academy inspires rural youths to explore STEM careers

n rural communities, underserved youths often face limited access to career pathways in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields due to a lack of opportunities and resources. At the same time, there is a growing ...

Mar 2023 | Impact Story