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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
More than $2.3 million to support Michigan animal agriculture research, outreach

Published on June 6, 2022
The Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture is supporting 26 new research and outreach projects in 2022. For this funding cycle, the projects cover a range of topics, including disease-related challenges and exploring ways to increase dairy profitability.
Beef cattle feed nutrient composition differences between various corn harvesting methods

Published on April 28, 2022
Snaplage versus earlage: is there a difference?