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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. -
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? -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Wellbeing on Beef Farms in Michigan: Participate in the research
Published on March 25, 2022
Are you a raising beef cattle on grass in Michigan? Participate in this study to help beef producers understand how to improve the quality of their land, their profitability, and their happiness simultaneously. -
Beef Welfare Symposium second session set to explore cow/calf management strategies and research from newborn care to holistic approaches in land management
Published on March 8, 2022
The Sixth International Symposium on Beef Cattle Welfare second webinar session features experts discussing the latest in cow/calf production on March 23 at 2 p.m. E.T. -
Compost handling in agriculture systems: Right-to-Farm coverage of on-farm compost production
Published on March 2, 2022
Part six of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms.