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Protect your small or backyard flock from diseases such as highly contagious avian influenza
Published on February 25, 2022
Learn biosecurity basics to keep your birds healthy. -
Michigan identifies first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza; Poultry and bird owners urged to increase biosecurity efforts
Published on February 24, 2022
Currently, there is no public health or food safety concern for Michigan residents. -
Compost handling in agriculture systems: Land application
Published on February 19, 2022
Part five of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms. -
Compost handling in agriculture systems: compost transfer and equipment calibration
Published on February 14, 2022
Part four of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms. -
Compost handling in agriculture systems: Appropriate storage options
Published on February 8, 2022
Part three of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms. -
Deadly form of influenza found in two Canadian flocks - Poultry beware
Published on January 19, 2022
Detection of this disease s another reminder for everyone who owns poultry to practice strict biosecurity and of major concern for poultry producers along the Atlantic flyway. -
Compost handling in agriculture systems: Disease-suppressing and growth-promoting composts
Published on January 14, 2022
Part two of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms. -
Compost handling in agriculture systems: How is compost made?
Published on January 12, 2022
Part one of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms. -
A Holistic Approach to Policy Change in Nigeria’s Agri-Food Value Chain
Published on December 8, 2021
To improve agricultural policy and enhance food security in Nigeria, researchers at Michigan State University have helped launch a new Innovation Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security (PiLAF) at the University of Ibadan. -
Animal confinement is a priority when assisting an accident involving livestock
Published on September 15, 2021
Animal confinement is critical for the safety of first responders and the public when dealing with accidents involving livestock.