Resources

Grazing Management for Riparian Areas

Published on November 16, 2015
Riparian areas which surround streams are important sources of forage for grazing livestock.
Managing Beef Winter Feeding Sites to Protect Environment and Save Fertilizer Dollars

Published on November 16, 2015
As beef cow producers bring their herds in from summer pastures to smaller lots for the winter, they should consider two potential situations that they are creating.
Upper Midwest Beef Cow Mineral-Vitamin Nutrition

Published on November 10, 2015
Adequate mineral-vitamin nutrition is vital in optimizing animal growth, lactation, reproductive function and immune response.
Opportunities in Meat Marketing and Meat Inspection

Published on November 10, 2015
Information about federal laws related to USDA meat inspection.
Crossbreeding Systems for Beef Cattle

Published on October 26, 2015
Crossbreeding can increase levels of production in livestock in two ways: 1. Complementarity and 2. Heterosis
Fence-line Weaning-A Marketing Tool for Your Calves

Published on October 23, 2015
Is weaning something you dread so much that you just want to put the calves on a truck and let the buyer worry about it? Do you avoid weaning your calves because you think you don't have adequate facilities?
Keeping Land-applied Manure in the Root Zone Part 3 Spreading on Frozen & Snow-covered Ground WO1038

Published on October 20, 2015
Land application of manure to frozen and snow-covered ground is a common practice in Michigan. The challenge for a livestock producer is to apply manure in a way that is labor-efficient, cost-effective and environmentally responsible.
Keeping Land-applied Manure in the Root Zone - Part 2: Tile-drained Land (WO1037)

Published on October 20, 2015
Management strategies that keep applied manure in the root zone will make the nutrients available for the next crop, improve soil quality, and prevent manure nutrient and contaminant loss to the environment.
Keeping Land-applied Manure in the Root Zone - Part 1: Sediment and Contaminant Runoff (WO1036)

Published on October 20, 2015
Management practices that capture land applied manure in the root zone will make the nutrients available for the next crop, improve soil quality, and prevent manure nutrient and contaminant loss in runoff.
Michigan 4-H Animal Treatment Record Sheet

Published on August 28, 2015
Michigan 4-H'ers and other animal caretakers can use the Michigan 4-H Animal Treatment Record Sheet to record information about the animal's treatment history.