MSU Extension Beef

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  Livestock Trailers – Considerations for first responders responding to accidents involving livestock

  Published on September 23, 2022
  Michigan State University Extension offers training for deploying equipment needed for responding effectively to accidents involving livestock.

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  New MSU Extension forage and livestock educator in the eastern Upper Peninsula

  Published on September 21, 2022
  Michelle Sweeten has a strong agricultural background and personal farming experience.

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  Michigan State University Extension offers training for first responders, law enforcement officials and others on responding to accidents involving livestock

  Published on September 7, 2022
  Program attendees will be prepared to manage and respond to accidents involving livestock after attending this hands-on training.

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  Michigan State University Extension will offer the 2022 Beginner Grazing School online with an in-person component

  Published on August 29, 2022
  The latest animal and forage research on grazing will be featured during the 8-week course.

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  Truth or fallacy: cattle cannot digest whole shelled corn?

  Published on August 23, 2022
  Your eyes may be tricking you into believing whole shelled corn digestion is inefficient.

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  FDA CVM attempting to clarify ear implant labels for reimplant use

  Published on August 2, 2022
  After June 2023, reimplanting cattle with an ear implant that is not permitted for reimplantation on the label will no longer be appropriate.

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  Moving to zero bovine leukemia virus – A project summary

  Published on July 29, 2022
  What does it take to reduce the prevalence of a common disease in cattle? The project that provided a roadmap to eradicate BLV.

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  Online farm stress training is free and open to the public

  Published on July 28, 2022
  Online course to better equip farmers, their families, and the agricultural community with tools and resources to help in stressful times

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  Mycotoxins in Michigan silage corn: Status and lessons learned

  Published on July 28, 2022
  Silage corn remains unidentified for mycotoxin issues. A three-year MSU project identified occurrence of mycotoxins in silage corn along with contributing factors and strategies to minimize these issues.

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  Beef calf weaning management to prepare your calves for future success

  Published on July 26, 2022
  Weaning is a stressful time for calves. Staging preconditioning practices can reduce stress and allow for more successful post-weaning growth.