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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 -
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. -
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. -
MCA-MSU Bull Evaluation Program soft reset
Published on July 25, 2022
The program is undergoing principal changes including a new manager and state-of-the-art facility construction. -
MSU researchers play pivotal role in new $19M grazing, soil health project
Published on July 6, 2022
Spartan scientists lead several aspects of research to understand how grazing management affects soil health and farmer well-being. -
What’s all the hype about the pipe?
Published on June 30, 2022
Pipeline systems for the transport of manure can be a cost-effective system for some farms. -
Beef Welfare Symposium fifth session to focus on practical management in sorting to euthanasia in beef cattle welfare
Published on June 16, 2022
The Sixth International Symposium on Beef Cattle Welfare fifth session to focus on practical management in sorting to euthanasia in beef cattle welfare on June 22 at 2 p.m. ET. -
The feedlot and manure management
Published on June 13, 2022
By using the best manure management practices, the field application of manure produced in the feedlot can enhance soil productivity and contribute to overall farm profitability while maintaining proper environmental stewardship. -
Does photoperiod affect the growth performance of cattle?
Published on June 13, 2022
Over the course of the year the number of daylight hours changes from 9 to 16 hours in Michigan, this article will review studies investigating the effects of photoperiod on the performance of growing cattle and discuss the impact for producers. -
Lameness caused by digital dermatitis in feedlot cattle
Published on June 10, 2022
Lameness can be caused by a variety of reasons such as hairy heel warts, foot rot, laminitis, toe and sole ulcers, toe abscesses, hoof lesions, limb injuries, or joint infections.