Improving calving and transition cow management: Norm Buning of Buning Dairy
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Licenses to direct market individual cuts of meat in Michigan
Published on December 19, 2022
Selling meat by the individual retail cut or in bundles requires a license in Michigan. -
Interpreting manure analysis results
Published on December 15, 2022
Applying the appropriate amount of manure requires correct interpretation of the manure test results. -
What to expect when connecting with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Published on December 12, 2022
Know what to expect if you or someone you know connects with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. -
MSU researcher says anaerobic digesters are ‘the wave of the future’
Published on December 8, 2022
BAE Professor Dana Kirk works with dairy producers to establish waste management systems and break down barriers to access for farms of all sizes -
TOP MILK: Educational resources to promote healthy animals and evidence based antibiotic usage
Published on November 10, 2022
A new website is available where dairy farmers, veterinarians and industry professionals can find educational resources to maintain healthy cattle and use antimicrobials in a way that is both economically and socially responsible. -
Manure analysis provides accurate account of plant available nutrients
Published on November 10, 2022
The plant nutrient content of manure depends on animal species, feeding program, storage facilities and other factors. -
Michigan youth travel to Maryland State Fair to refine dairy cattle judging skills
Published on November 10, 2022
Twenty-five 4-H members, alumni and MSU Extension volunteers traveled from Michigan to Maryland to practice dairy evaluation and life skills. -
Mindful manure application
Published on November 4, 2022
Reducing the risks associated with winter manure application -
Q&A with Scott Corrin: The state of the dairy industry
Published on October 31, 2022
Scott Corrin, Director of Operations and Business Development for the Mideast Area with Dairy Farmers of America, answers questions about the state of dairies today and tomorrow. -
Reevaluating antioxidants for dairy cattle
Published on October 28, 2022
Dairy cattle can succumb to illnesses at any time but most diseases take place around two clusters: the time around calving and the first few weeks of a calf’s life. A key factor responsible for the development of these diseases is oxidative stress. -
A look inside the community feeder calf auction in West Branch
Published on October 26, 2022
Sometimes the view behind the scenes is the most revealing. Here is a look at a calf auction and a peek behind it that reveals the heart of the people involved. -
Law enforcement officers, first responders, animal control officers and others recently received specialized training on responding to accidents involving livestock
Published on October 26, 2022
MSU Extension, Michigan Pork Producers Association, United Dairy of Michigan and Michigan Turkey partner to train first responders in accident response. -
Dairy Spotlight: Wei Liao
Published on October 25, 2022
Professor and director of the Michigan State University Anaerobic Digestion Research and Education Center. -
Tjerk and Ramona Okkema inducted into the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame
Published on October 25, 2022
Tjerk and Ramona Okkema of Blanchard were inducted into the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame on September 10, 2022. -
Dairy Spotlight: Paola Bacigalupo Sanguesa
Published on October 25, 2022
Paola Bacigaupo Sanguesa: MSU Extension dairy educator focusing on dairy milk quality and dairy management. -
Carla McLachlan: Behind the scenes at the Michigan Dairy Expo
Published on October 24, 2022
Carla McLachlan has been instrumental in the success of Michigan 4-H Youth Dairy Days and Michigan Dairy Expo for more than 25 years. -
Field stockpiling of manure and poultry litter
Published on October 21, 2022
Preparing for field amendment when the time is right. -
MSU professor a ‘pioneer’ in dairy cattle fertility management
Published on October 17, 2022
J. Richard Pursley is a global leader in fertility synchronization, pregnancy loss management research -
How will PFAS impact the Michigan cattle industry?
Published on October 14, 2022
Forever chemicals are a known contaminant throughout Michigan that has been found in beef. -
Food animal producers will require a veterinary prescription to access over-the-counter antibiotics
Published on October 10, 2022
Producers need to establish a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) with a licensed veterinarian.