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Resources

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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

  Michigan State University Extension provides 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.