MSU Extension Beef

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Beef cattle feed nutrient composition differences between various corn harvesting methods

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

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  Beef Welfare Symposium fourth session to focus on technology in beef cattle welfare

  Published on April 15, 2022
  The Sixth International Symposium on Beef Cattle Welfare fourth webinar session to focus on technology on May 25 at 2 p.m. E.T.

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  Beef Welfare Symposium third session to focus on emerging issues in beef cattle welfare

  Published on April 13, 2022
  The Sixth International Symposium on Beef Cattle Welfare third webinar session to focus on emerging issues on April 27 at 2 p.m. E.T.

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  Animal Science professor receives CANR Camden Endowed Teaching Award

  Published on April 6, 2022
  Dan Buskirk, Ph.D., to receive 2022 CANR Camden Endowed Teaching Award.

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  Don’t let the performance of your cattle get stuck in the mud

  Published on April 1, 2022
  Muddy pen conditions can decrease animal performance by increasing the energy demands of the animal and cause a reduction in hide cleanliness of the animal.