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Top four strategies for keeping your 4-H animal projects healthy in cold weather
Published on December 8, 2020
Use these four steps to help keep your 4-H animals healthy during the long Michigan winters. -
Record keeping: Now where did I put that information?
Published on July 16, 2020
Keeping records is important when raising market animals. -
Michigan State University Extension releases COVID-19 Hazard Assessment and Mitigation Program (CHAMP) e-tool to support the agriculture industry
Published on June 24, 2020
The MSU Extension CHAMP e-tool will assist farms and businesses involved in agriculture with developing a written COVID-19 control plan. -
New online series in livestock education
Published on May 28, 2020
A new seven-part series focuses on livestock daily care, nutrition and showmanship. -
Novel coronavirus information for animal owners
Published on April 23, 2020
There are many questions regarding animal and human health during the COVID-19 pandemic, however, there are animal health experts we can turn to for answers. -
What does a herd health plan look like?
Published on April 13, 2020
A herd health plan is a wonderful tool to help you manage your livestock all year long. -
What should you do when bringing home your 4-H project animal?
Published on March 26, 2020
When bringing animals back to the farm, make sure to implement a biosecurity program. -
Simple ventilation tips as warm weather approaches
Published on March 10, 2020
Ventilation is key to running a successful swine operation. These tips and tricks can help you make the transition between seasons. -
When considering how best to prevent disease spread on-farm, what is good for the goose is good for the gander (and the pigs)
Published on March 10, 2020
Control at the source and further prevention is critical to preventing disease spread both on the farm and in humans. -
Changes to Ractopamine usage for pigs at several county fairs and exhibitions part 1
Published on March 5, 2020
Understanding the rules and regulations for the county for exhibition event that you participate in is key to a successful project.