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Livestock Budget Estimator Swine Contract Grower (Simple)
Published on August 17, 2021
A budget decision tool for swine producers who operate as contract growers. -
Livestock Budget Estimator Dairy (Simple)
Published on August 14, 2021
A farm budget decision tool designed for dairy farmers. -
Livestock Budget Estimator Swine (Simple)
Published on August 17, 2021
A budget planning and decision tool for swine producers. -
MSU Extension Provides Opportunities for Farmers to Improve Efficiencies by Focusing on Management & Production Issues
Published on May 11, 2022
Michigan State University Extension continues to provide valuable services, programs and information for Michigan communities and families. -
Marketing and Pricing Standing Hay
Published on August 5, 2019
MSU Extension offers an education opportunity to learn about the pricing and marketing process of standing hay. -
Marketing and Pricing Standing Corn Silage
Published on August 5, 2019
MSU Extension offers an educational opportunity to learn how to process and understand pricing and risks that may come with the marketing strategy you choose. -
Divergent responses of sympatric species to livestock encroachment at fine spatiotemporal scales
Published on March 21, 2017
Livestock are a major human-induced threat to wildlife worldwide, especially in forest landscapes where livestock degrade the food and habitat of forest-dwelling wildlife -
Impact of Livestock on Giant Pandas and their Habitat
Published on February 27, 2014
We investigated the impact of an emerging livestock sector in China's renowned Wolong Nature Reserve for giant pandas. -
Growing a Local and Regional Meat Industry in Michigan: The Michigan Meat Network as a Case Study of Collective Impact Theory
Published on June 26, 2019
This report summarizes the collective impacts of the Michigan Meat Network. -
Vaccination Strategies for Pigs Raised on Small Farms
Published on June 8, 2022
Many diseases in pigs can be prevented or their effects minimized by vaccines formulated specifically for use in pigs. These vaccines provide a management tool that, when used properly, can greatly reduce reliance on the other medications. -
Management over Medication: Pest Management Program for Small Farms
Published on February 14, 2022
Rodent problems and pest infestations can easily affect the bottom line of an operation and trigger other issues on the farm that affect the health of the animals raised and people working at the facility. -
Management over Medication: Biosecurity Plans for Small Farms
Published on February 14, 2022
Maintaining the health of your swine herd requires a biosecurity plan that describes the practical measures you have taken to prevent the entry and spread of diseases on your farm. -
Changes to Ractopamine usage for pigs at several county fairs and exhibitions part 1
Published on March 5, 2020
Understanding the rules and regulations for the county for exhibition event that you participate in is key to a successful project. -
Considerations to make as you prepare to purchase livestock
Published on February 13, 2019
Purchasing new livestock, whether simply adding to your herd or acquiring a new 4-H requires some pre-purchase considerations to evaluate animal health and to make sure your facilities are ready. -
This Little Piggy Ran All the Way to the Supreme Court
Published on November 22, 2022
The Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments in October on the case between the National Pork Producers Council and the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The case has implications beyond California. -
Standard operating procedures for your swine production system
Published on June 13, 2023
MSU Extension Pork Team has created standard operating procedures (SOPs) for use by swine producers. -
Alternative Feed sources for swine
Published on August 28, 2023
A list of possible feed ingredients for swine diets alternative to the traditional corn and soybean meal components. -
Management over medication: Fall and winter preparation for your swine farm
Published on August 1, 2023
Tips for prepping your small swine farm in the colder months. -
Management over medication: strategies for reducing antibiotics used in pork production
Published on May 8, 2021
Upcoming MSU Extension online series will describe sound management practices that can help prevent overuse of medication in your swine herd. -
What is management over medication?
Published on May 5, 2023
Management of livestock is essential for a healthy herd. Some medications can be avoided with close observation and understanding of a herd health plan, which is the main objective of the management over medication concept.