MSU Extension Beef

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  Beef sire selection for crossbred dairy beef cattle production

  Published on January 15, 2021
  Select a beef sire that excels in economically relevant traits.

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  MI Ag Ideas to Grow With Virtual Conference Will Share Vital Agricultural Information with Farmers and Homeowners

  Published on January 11, 2021
  Farmers, youth and those either raising or interested in raising livestock will benefit from a robust offering of topics during this virtual event.

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  Crossbreeding Jersey cows with a beef sire increases the value of crossbred Jersey calves compared with purebred Jersey steers when raised for beef production

  Published on January 8, 2021
  A crossbred dairy beef calf can be more profitable compared with a purebred dairy bull calf.

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  Planning and managing direct marketing opportunities for beef

  Published on December 21, 2020
  Management is key to finishing cattle at the proper time for small meat processing appointments.

• 2021 Michigan Manure Management Summit goes virtual Jan. 20-21

  Published on December 18, 2020
  The inaugural virtual Michigan Manure Management Summit, is a great educational opportunity for anyone who hauls and applies manure, providing updates on the science, regulations, and best practices of manure management.

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  Be a partner in disease surveillance; turn in deer heads

  Published on December 9, 2020
  Turning in the heads of deer taken is important for the management of bovine tuberculosis. There is a critical need in December to meet the county level goals set by USDA in Northeast Michigan. The help of every hunter and landowner is needed.

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  Top four strategies for keeping your 4-H animal projects healthy in cold weather

  Published on December 8, 2020
  Use these four steps to help keep your 4-H animals healthy during the long Michigan winters.

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  Showcasing the science in animal science

  Published on December 8, 2020
  Take a deeper look at the science involved in animal production.

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  Meet Michigan State University Extension new beef feedlot educator

  Published on December 2, 2020
  Jerad Jaborek has an educational background with feeding beef cattle and beef meat quality.

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  Virtual Ag-Citing Experience videos give youth a glimpse into where our food comes from

  Published on December 2, 2020
  Virtual Ag-Citing Experience videos will show people—young and old, in classrooms or home schools or well past school—how farmers raise animals and crops and give them a sneak peek into where our food comes from.