News
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Arabian Nationals horse judging contest results in big successes for Michigan teams
Published on November 6, 2019
The Michigan State University and Michigan 4-H horse judging teams took home big wins at the 2019 Arabian Horse Youth Association Horse Judging Content.
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Michigan 4-H Livestock Judging Team competes at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition
Published on October 17, 2019
Allegan County 4-H youth member finishes sixth overall at national livestock judging contest.
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Decreasing daylight and its effect on laying hens
Published on October 1, 2019
In the late fall and winter months, egg production may drop off due to decreased hours of daylight, but there are strategies you can implement to keep hens producing.
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Michigan 4-H members and alumni place in top 10 teams at All-American Dairy Show judging contest
Published on September 27, 2019
Three teams competed in three divisions earning team and individual honors at the 2019 All-American Dairy Show dairy cattle judging contest.
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Michigan 4-H members place second at National Junior Dairy Management Contest
Published on September 24, 2019
The team from Clinton County traveled to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to represent Michigan after winning the state contest in July.
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Update: Eastern equine encephalitis reported in Michigan horses
Published on September 23, 2019
Vaccinate your horse to protect it from getting sick from eastern equine encephalitis.
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Michigan youth travel to Maryland State Fair to refine dairy cattle judging skills
Published on September 19, 2019
Thirty-six 4-H members and alumni traveled from Michigan to Maryland to practice dairy evaluation and life skills.
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Proper goat hoof care
Published on September 12, 2019
Taking good care of your goats’ hooves is an essential management practice.
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The Five Freedoms: A history lesson in animal care and welfare
Published on September 6, 2019
The Five Freedoms have been the basis of animal welfare since the 1960s. Learn about what they are and why they have endured.
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Washtenaw, Mecosta, Ottawa and Allegan counties were top winners in state dairy quiz bowl contests
Published on September 5, 2019
Senior team from Allegan County is the first to win Dr. Katherine Lee Memorial Award.
