MSU Extension Dairy

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  Should dairies utilize grasses to increase forage NDF digestibility?

  Published on August 1, 2022
  Blending grasses in alfalfa fields can increase forage NDF digestibility, but is it a profitable decision?

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  Moving to zero bovine leukemia virus – A project summary

  Published on July 29, 2022
  What does it take to reduce the prevalence of a common disease in cattle? The project that provided a roadmap to eradicate BLV.

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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

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  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.

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  Become an artisan cheesemaker

  Published on July 25, 2022
  Going beyond common and making a distinctly appetizing cheese is a skill that will be taught by veteran commercial cheesemakers in an MSU Extension workshop. Cheesemaking as a business is the focus for participants who will experience hands-on learning.

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  Summer calf care reminders

  Published on July 12, 2022
  Tips on how to keep your calves cool and hydrated during the summer months to promote growth, reduce illness, and stave off heat stress.

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  Ukraine farming, from revolution to revolution: A personal experience

  Published on July 12, 2022
  MSU Extension dairy educator reflects on his time in Ukraine.

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  Important changes to note in the dairy calf and heifer association’s 2020 gold standards

  Published on July 8, 2022
  The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) has created the Gold Standards, a set of recommendations to help producers take the best care of their youngstock with actionable benchmarks.

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  Research Drilldown: Myth busting mastitis therapy

  Published on June 28, 2022
  Antibiotic usage is an important tool for dairy farmers, but it is important to ensure that antibiotic usage is minimized to maintain animal welfare and farm sustainability. Inappropriate usage of antibiotics includes both overtreatment and undertreatment.

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  Are Holstein or Jersey cows more profitable?

  Published on June 22, 2022
  It seems like a debate that never ends: are Jersey or Holstein cows the better choice for profitable dairy production?

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  Dairy Spotlight: Cora Okkema

  Published on June 22, 2022
  5, 11, 1999. These three numbers were the beginning of my dairy story in Michigan.

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  2022 Michigan Dairy Health Symposium returns in person

  Published on June 22, 2022
  This one-day event focused on dairy calf health as was attended by 107 participants that included veterinarians, veterinary nurses, herd consultants, and dairy producers

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  Dairy Spotlight: Victor Malacco

  Published on June 22, 2022
  MSU Extension allows me to give back to the dairy community by providing high-quality information while empowering and supporting farmers to identify and pursue their goals.

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  Water for calves is important

  Published on June 15, 2022
  Water is essential to raising healthy calves and must be provided separate from milk from an early age.

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  Will gas prices keep employees at home?

  Published on June 15, 2022
  The cost to employees of filling their gas tank may make some think twice about driving to work. What can employers do to recognize the stress on employees and keep them working?

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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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  MSU AgBioResearch, Extension to host in-person 2022 field days

  Published on May 27, 2022
  From June to September, MSU AgBioResearch and MSU Extension researchers and outreach specialists will be presenting at field days across the state, covering topics from hops and wheat to dairy and regenerative agriculture.

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  MSU veterinarian awarded for outstanding dairy research

  Published on May 19, 2022
  Dr. Ángel Abuelo, assistant professor in cattle health and wellbeing at the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine, was awarded the 2022 Cargill Animal Nutrition Young Scientist Award by the American Dairy Science Association.

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  Newborn dairy calf care management

  Published on May 5, 2022
  Replacement heifer performance depends on the quality care of the newborn calf.

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  MSU North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge team wins fourth consecutive national title

  Published on May 4, 2022
  Ten MSU students refined analytical, communication and dairy science skills at the national event.