MSU Extension 4-H Swine Production & Management

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  2023 Update: Official Identification Tags for Exhibition Swine Experiencing Supply Chain Issues

  Published on April 18, 2023
  Exhibitors, breeders looking to source 840 tags for swine projects may find delayed shipping.

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  Winter animal care: Tips to keeping your animals healthy and happy during winter months

  Published on January 18, 2023
  Being prepared during cold, winter weather will help your livestock winter a little easier.

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  4-H alumna pursues Fisheries and Wildlife degree to combine passion for animals, conservation and the environment

  Published on November 7, 2022
  Lauren Emerick’s 4-H experience led her to pursue a degree combining her interest in animals and a desire to help tackle global environmental challenges.

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  Cows, courses and careers: Animal Science Career Quest introduces youth to the many educational and career paths that exist in animal science

  Published on May 9, 2022
  Animal Science Career Quest is a joint program of Michigan 4-H and the MSU Department of Animal Science. The event introduced youth ages 12-19 to the many animal science programs available at MSU and where those educational efforts could take them.

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  Pork Quality Assurance Plus is valuable to swine producers

  Published on April 25, 2022
  An updated PQA Plus version helps keep animal care and food safety on point.

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  Michigan 4-H Foundation re-opens mini-grants and awards for applications

  Published on August 10, 2021
  The Michigan 4-H Foundation has re-opened the grant application period from Aug. 9 to Sept. 9, 2021 for several mini-grant opportunities up to $1,000 to support local 4-H projects for the 2021-2022 program year.

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  Fair organizers are asked to keep biosecurity awareness in mind during the county fair

  Published on August 9, 2021
  When comingling animals at exhibition events, there is a potential for disease spread. Exhibitors and fair organizers should keep biosecurity practices in mind to help prevent potential outbreaks from happening.

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  African Swine Fever outbreak in the Dominican Republic spurs the need for enhanced biosecurity on swine farms in the U.S.

  Published on August 4, 2021
  The first outbreak of African Swine Fever in the Western Hemisphere in nearly 40 years requires all U.S. swine farmers to prioritize and enhance biosecurity practices aimed at protecting the health of their herds.

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  Animal welfare at the fair: Water consumption

  Published on July 22, 2021
  Learn ways to keep animals drinking and hydrated during the fair.

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  Animal welfare at the fair: Heat stress

  Published on July 14, 2021
  Learn how to mitigate heat stress for animals during fair season.