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What to do if you suspect lead poisoning in your domesticated pets
Published on January 18, 2022
In all geographic and ecological locations, domesticated pet owners need to be aware of the dangers of lead in drinking water. -
MSU students close dairy cattle judging season at NAILE
Published on December 22, 2021
Five MSU students competed in the dairy cattle judging contest during the North American International Livestock Exposition. -
MSU students and 4-H youth return to national dairy cattle judging contest at World Dairy Expo
Published on December 21, 2021
Two teams and two individuals represented Michigan State University and Michigan 4-H in Madison, Wisconsin. -
Michigan 4-H youth, alumni, and MSU students competed at the All-American Dairy Show dairy cattle judging contest
Published on December 21, 2021
Six alumni or current Michigan 4-H members represent the state at contest in Pennsylvania. -
Love of animals sparks 4-H alumna’s interest in animal science, production agriculture
Published on November 18, 2021
With a love of animals, 4-H alumna and undergraduate animal science student Sadie Finegan dreams of a career in production agriculture. -
KSRP establishes Kent County 4-H Special Riding Program Legacy Fund
Published on November 3, 2021
The Kent Special Riding Program (KSRP) created the Kent County 4-H Special Riding Program Legacy Fund with the Michigan 4-H Foundation to support low-cost therapeutic horseback riding for people with disabilities. -
Researchers are learning more about chronic wasting disease
Published on October 6, 2021
Researchers are learning more about chronic wasting disease through various research projects funded by Michigan PA 207 of 2018. -
Fairs and 4-H: the tradition continues in 2021
Published on August 31, 2021
After COVID-19 restrictions limited participation in 2020, Michigan 4-H’ers are excited to be back at county fairs again in 2021. -
Michigan 4-H Foundation re-opens mini-grants and awards for applications
Published on August 10, 2021
The Michigan 4-H Foundation has re-opened the grant application period from Aug. 9 to Sept. 9, 2021 for several mini-grant opportunities up to $1,000 to support local 4-H projects for the 2021-2022 program year. -
Fair organizers are asked to keep biosecurity awareness in mind during the county fair
Published on August 9, 2021
When comingling animals at exhibition events, there is a potential for disease spread. Exhibitors and fair organizers should keep biosecurity practices in mind to help prevent potential outbreaks from happening.