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Manure management practices in dairy herds to control disease
Published on April 22, 2024
Implementing biosecurity practices can help prevent the spread of HPAI. -
Humans cannot get avian influenza from commercial milk or properly cooked poultry and eggs
Published on April 19, 2024
Safe handling and cooking practices can help eliminate the risk of avian influenza. -
New resource released to help chicken flock owners protect the health of their birds
Published on April 18, 2024
With recent cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) emerging in Michigan, it is important the back yard flock owners take precautions to reduce the spread of the deadly virus -
MSU Extension launches self-paced certification course for small scale chicken farmers
Published on April 17, 2024
The Small-Scale Poultry Farming online course teaches the basic considerations and how-tos of raising chickens on a small scale. -
MSU Extension to host training on emergency response to accidents involving livestock May 18 in Imlay City
Published on April 11, 2024
First responders and law enforcement can register to attend this hands-on training to be better prepared to manage and respond to accidents involving livestock.