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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Animal welfare at the fair: Water consumption
Published on July 22, 2021
Learn ways to keep animals drinking and hydrated during the fair. -
Animal welfare at the fair: Heat stress
Published on July 14, 2021
Learn how to mitigate heat stress for animals during fair season. -
Animal welfare at the fair: Thermoregulation and thermoneutral zone
Published on July 12, 2021
Understanding how livestock thermoregulation and thermoneutral are important in providing excellent animal care. -
Controlling and Eliminating Mange Mite Infections in Pigs
Published on June 4, 2021
With summer exhibition season underway, mange mite infections are on the rise in show pigs. This article will help exhibitors and parents learn how to best prevent and treat infections in their animals.