Resources
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Back Up Emergency Equipment Maintenance Record
Published on November 22, 2019
This sheet is used to record the maintenance of the back up equipment that is used on the swine facility. -
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. -
Basic horse handling practices for first responders
Published on November 4, 2019
A tip sheet for basic safe handling practices of horses for first responders. -
Mortality Management After a Rollover Event
Published on October 4, 2019
A guide to mortality management options after an unexpected situation. -
Swine Influenza Positive Checklist
Published on July 19, 2019
A checklist to help you figure out how to keep everything in check if swine influenza occurs. -
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. -
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. -
Dairy Employment Survey Results
Published on June 3, 2013
This presentation summarizes the results of MSU Extension's Dairy Employment Survey Results. -
Michigan Dairy Review: Having to Dismiss a Dairy Farm Employee
Published on April 1, 2009
Dismissal is the involuntary termination of an employee’s employment. Because of the involuntary character of the situation, emotions often are high on both sides and require dismissals to be handled with great care—or to be avoided. -
Current Practices and Market Demand Potential for Compost Produced by Small to Mid-sized Farms in Michigan
Published on August 23, 2005
Farmers have a strong interest in determining the viability of alternative sustainable manure treatment methods, especially composting, to help manage manure that can no longer be land applied. This compost market assessment report addresses that interest. -
Rodent Bait Location Record Sheet
This sheet is used to record the rodent baits located around the swine facility.
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Hoja de Registro de Mortalidad
Esta hoja se usa para registrar la mortalidad dentro de la instalación porcina.
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Plan de Acción para la Eutanasia
Esta hoja se usa para poner por escrito un plan de acción para la eutanasia adecuada y humanitaria para la instalación porcina.
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Registro de Capacitación del Cuidador
Esta hoja se usa para registrar el entrenamiento de cuidador individual en la instalación porcina.
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Etiqueta para el Puesto de Cebo
Esta hoja es para registrar las etiquetas de las estaciones de cebo para roedores utilizadas en las instalaciones porcinas.
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Política de seguridad para Visitantes y Proveedores
Esta hoja es de entrada para la Política de seguridad para Visitantes y Proveedores.