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Animal Science Grad Students, Staff Show Research at Forum, Sept. 14, 2008 Animal science graduate students and researchers had their chance to shine and present their work Friday, September 12, 2008. The third annual Animal Science Graduate Student Research Forum gave students and staff the opportunity to present research and interact with each other and faculty, said Lindsey De Vries, a graduate student in animal science and one of the organizers. Read the entire State News article... Enhancing the Efficiency of Small and Mid-Sized Dairy Farms, Sept. 10, 2008 Understanding the intricate timing in the reproductive system of dairy cattle is important not only to induce lactation, but also to maximize the percentage of cows at the peak of milk production and thereby increase profits by as much as 10 percent. Drs. Richard Pursley and George Smith at Michigan State University developed a web-based teaching tool, the Virtual Cattle Encyclopedia of Reproduction, which features more than 400 pages of information, photographs, illustrations, videos and diagrams on dairy cattle reproductive physiology and tools for successful reproductive management. "We believe it will be a useful tool for students, dairy producers, farm employees and veterinarians alike," Pursley says. Read the entire CSREES news release... Livestock Judging Team The MSU Swine Farm exhibited the 1st place Middleweight Purebred Truckload, and the 3rd place heavyweight xbred truckload at the 2008 National Barrow Show in Austin, Minn. Al and Kevin, were accompanied by students Paul Ayers, Katie Stutzman, and Cally Hass. |
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History of DHIA in America
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The MSU Department of Animal Science is selling Queen sized MSEWE blankets. These ewenique Limited Edition products were developed by MSU students in the ANS “Experiencing Entrepre- neurialism” class to promote Spartan Spirit while providing an alternative marketing strategy for wool produced at the MSU Sheep Teaching and Research Center. Proceeds from sale of the blankets go to support student activities at the MSU Sheep Teaching and Research Center. Order MSEWE blankets online...
In 1906, milk was 12 cents a can, three pounds of sirloin steak sold for a quarter and eggs were 15 cents a dozen. The year 1906 also marked the organization of animal agriculture into the State Agricultural College’s newest department. |
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"DHIA in America - A Foundation for Progress" is a 35-minute Ken Burns style (PBS) documentary that delves into the status of the dairy industry at the turn of the 20th century leading to the development of Cow-Testing Associations -- DHIA (Dairy Herd Improvement Associations) as we know them today. The 1st DHIA Association in America was started in Newaygo County, Michigan in 1905. Since then, DHIA has been one of the cogs to provide great strides in the U.S. dairy industry. This documentary was created to capture the 100-year history of cow-testing in America. Over 200 photos included.
