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Resources

• Spartan Compost Recipe Optimizer v1.05

  Published on December 5, 2019

  MSU Extension provides an opportunity for people to learn how to develop a compost recipe.

• Spartan Emergency Animal Tissue Composting Planner v1.04

  Published on December 5, 2019

  MSU Extension provides an opportunity for people to learn and understand instructions for a Spartan Emergency Animal Tissue Composting Planner.

• Spartan Animal Tissue Compost System Planner v1.03

  Published on December 5, 2019

  MSU Extension provides a template for you to easily document animal production and compost.

• Animal Tissue Composting Record Form

  Published on December 5, 2019

  An example of a form that can be used to keep records of composting work done on-farm or in an animal processing business.

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  Animal Care and Abuse Policy

  Published on November 8, 2019

  The Animal Care and Abuse Policy reflects the zero tolerance policy for any willful acts of abuse. Acts of these kind are unacceptable and will not be tolerated.

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  Basic horse handling practices for first responders

  Published on November 5, 2019

  A tip sheet for basic safe handling practices of horses for first responders.

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  Mortality Management After a Rollover Event

  Published on October 4, 2019

  A guide to mortality management options after an unexpected situation.

• Swine Influenza Positive Check-list

  Published on July 19, 2019

  A check list to help you figure out how to keep everything in check if swine influenza occurs.

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  Already at Freeboard? How to Deal with a Manure Storage Emergency

  Published on May 1, 2019

  Does the wet spring have your manure storage looking dangerously full? Are your fields too saturated to spread on? There are some actions you can take to relieve the situation and the impending environmental emergency.

• How to Deal with a Manure Storage Emergency

  Published on April 26, 2019

  Does the wet spring have your manure storage looking dangerously full? Are your fields too saturated to spread on? There are some actions you can take to relive the situation and the impending environmental emergency.

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  Southeast Michigan Small Farm Needs Assessment

  Published on April 11, 2019

  MSU Extension experts created a comprehensive survey sent out to over 200 small farmers in Southeast Michigan and conducted a focus group in Washtenaw County. The document outlines the results of their research.

• Euthanasia of Large Animals - Bolt Gun

  Published on July 2, 2018

  Location and angle for humane euthanasia of large animals using a penetrating captive bolt gun.

• Euthanasia of Large Animals - Firearm

  Published on July 2, 2018

  Location and angle for humane euthanasia of large animals using a firearm.

• Animal Agriculture: Impacting Animal Health and Wellbeing

  Published on December 22, 2016

  As stewards of agriculture, livestock producers are continuously focused on improving production and minimizing risks. Animal health is one area producers are always striving to improve.

• Animal Agriculture: Delivering Timely Animal Health and Wellbeing Programs

  Published on December 22, 2016

  MSU Extension animal agriculture programs focus on educating and helping farmers raise healthy, productive animals that also result in profitable farms and satisfied employees and consumers.

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  Southeast Michigan Small Farm Needs Assessment

  MSU Extension experts launched a comprehensive assessment to better understand programmatic needs of Southeast Michigan’s small farm population. Their results are outlined in this document.