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Two 4-H animal science events made their return in 2024

Published on March 28, 2024
4-H Animal Science Career Quest returned after a year off and the 4-H Spring Livestock Workshop returned for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic in a new format.
The science behind animal handling

Published on March 28, 2024
Understanding the science behind animal behavior can guide our approach to animal handling and help to create a positive experience for animals and humans alike.
Setting goals for your market livestock project

Published on March 25, 2024
Setting goals is an important part of your market livestock project. Determining what you want to accomplish is the first step. A link to examples of simple and complex livestock project goals is provided.
Target weights and ideal ages for 4-H market livestock projects

Published on December 14, 2023
How old should your livestock project animal be when the fair comes around? How much should it weigh? Answering these questions can help to inform the selection of your project animals this spring.
Livestock checkoff programs: what 4-H members need to know

Published on December 11, 2023
As we approach a new fair season, it is important to understand how beef, lamb and pork checkoffs apply to your 4-H projects.
Michigan 4-H Foundation supports statewide 4-H programs with learning experience sponsorships

Published on November 7, 2023
For the 2023-24 program year, the Michigan 4-H Foundation funded $104,000 in sponsorships for 20 statewide 4-H learning experiences.
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.
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.
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.
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.