Resources

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.
Marketing and Pricing Standing Hay

Published on August 5, 2019
MSU Extension offers an education opportunity to learn about the pricing and marketing process of standing hay.
Marketing and Pricing Standing Corn Silage

Published on August 5, 2019
MSU Extension offers an educational opportunity to learn how to process and understand pricing and risks that may come with the marketing strategy you choose.
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 - Firearm

Published on July 2, 2018
Location and angle for humane euthanasia of large animals using a firearm.
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.
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.
Hoja de Registro de Mortalidad

Esta hoja se usa para registrar la mortalidad dentro de la instalación porcina.
Hoja de Registro para Visitantes

Esta hoja se utiliza para registrar los visitantes de la granja dentro de la instalación porcina.
Gestión del tratamiento

Una relación de veterinario-cliente-paciente debe ser establecida demostrando que el productor y el veterinario trabajan juntos para asegurar la salud y el bienestar de los cerdos en la operación.
Procesamiento de Cerditos

● El procesamiento de cerditos incluye varios procedimientos que se usan para administrar el tratamiento, preparar a los cerditos para el crecimiento e identificar a los animales.
Euthanasia SOP

This document explains the approved humane euthanasia methods for swine production facilities.