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MSU Extension animal agriculture team focuses on preparedness for the livestock industry

Published on July 26, 2021
When tragedy strikes while hauling animals, having trained responders, proper tools, and equipment and knowing how to manage the emergency situation are key to having an effective and efficient response to the emergency.
Animal welfare at the fair: Water consumption

Published on July 22, 2021
Learn ways to keep animals drinking and hydrated during the fair.
Animal welfare at the fair: Heat stress

Published on July 14, 2021
Learn how to mitigate heat stress for animals during fair season.
Animal welfare at the fair: Thermoregulation and thermoneutral zone

Published on July 12, 2021
Understanding how livestock thermoregulation and thermoneutral are important in providing excellent animal care.
Emergency response to accidents involving livestock D2L online course offered by MSU Extension

Published on July 8, 2021
Accidents involving livestock occur throughout Michigan and preparing first responders to effectively respond to these accidents is the goal of the MSU Extension D2L online training course.
Mid-year financial health check-up…How healthy is your farm?

Published on July 8, 2021
Now is a good time to start checking the pulse of your farm’s financial health.
Why are my cattle bloating?

Published on July 1, 2021
Bloat can have a significant economic impact on an operation due to animal deaths or the following treatments required by bloat-prone animals.
Grant funds available for existing meat and poultry processors seeking federal meat inspection

Published on June 30, 2021
Existing custom exempt meat and poultry processors looking to obtain a federal grant of inspection may be eligible for grant funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Managing perennial pastures to withstand drought

Published on June 24, 2021
Plan ahead to ensure grazing lasts as long as possible.
Programming cattle feed intake can improve feed efficiency

Published on June 16, 2021
Programming feed intake of a high-concentrate diet early in the feeding period can result in improved feed efficiency and reduced feed costs.