Improving calving and transition cow management: Norm Buning of Buning Dairy

Michigan AgrAbility to host regional workshop

Published on April 29, 2024
Michigan AgrAbility and the National AgrAbility Program are teaming up to offer an assistive technology professional training in Ann Arbor July 16-18, 2024.
The basics of lagoons and anaerobic digester clean out

Published on April 25, 2024
Advice for sampling and cleanout for lagoons and anaerobic digesters and safety considerations.
Concrete grooving in cattle barns: Keeping your cows in the groove and on all fours

Published on April 23, 2024
Grooving makes a world of difference in preventing slips, falls and injuries for your cows when they’re walking on concrete. Understanding cow behavior will give you clues if you need floor resurfacing.
Michigan cattle producers’ perceptions of traceability technology

Published on April 23, 2024
Beef cattle and dairy producers across Michigan weigh in on implementing traceability technology in their operations.
Manure management practices in dairy herds to control disease

Published on April 22, 2024
Implementing biosecurity practices can help prevent the spread of HPAI.
Myths and facts about raw milk

Published on April 4, 2024
Many people deny health dangers of drinking raw milk, and even promote it as a healthy practice. Exploring the facts is important to prevent foodborne illness.
Biosecurity recommendations for dairy and beef cattle operations

Published on April 3, 2024
Producers are reminded to review their farm’s biosecurity practices, paying close attention to management procedures when dealing with suspected sick cows.
Manure has value, test and take credit this spring

Published on April 3, 2024
Manure nutrients vary based on when and how it is applied. But there are always nutrients in it, and benefits to reducing fertilizer.
Dairy and beef cattle operations should review their biosecurity plans

Published on March 29, 2024
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) found in Michigan dairy herd, pasteurized milk remains safe to drink.
A fight for life against bovine tuberculosis: Adriana Jarrett

Published on March 18, 2024
Frequently, stories of bovine TB revolve around deer or cattle that focus on the impact to family businesses and pursuits of happiness. But the untold story is what happens when a person becomes infected. This is part of Adriana Jarrett’s story.
Dates on meat packages – Sell by, use by, freeze by, packaged on, expiration date

Published on March 1, 2024
Ever wonder why different food has different indicator dates on the package and what they mean?
Cured meat color: Part 3

Published on March 1, 2024
The cured meat color of processed meats is formed through complex reactions.
Biological, chemical and physical hazards assessed with HACCP

Published on March 1, 2024
Part of a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan is a comprehensive hazard assessment.
The color of meat depends on myoglobin: Part 1

Published on March 1, 2024
Myoglobin is the iron-rich protein that gives meat its color.
Cooked meat color: Part 2

Published on March 1, 2024
The form of myoglobin and other factors contribute to cooked meat color and make color a poor indicator of if meat is safe to eat.
Michigan AgrAbility 2023 Updates

Published on February 19, 2024
Michigan’s AgrAbility program works with people in the agricultural industry who have an illness, injury or disability to help them keep working on the farm.
Stay in the same field with grazing terms

Published on February 19, 2024
Don’t get lost in the back 40 of grazing terms based on research and improved pasture management practices.
Dairy Spotlight: Kendra Van Order

Published on February 13, 2024
Spotlight on Kendra Van Order, 4-H dairy science MSU Extension educator.
MSU dairy education fall recap

Published on February 13, 2024
The MSU Dairy Education Program welcomed over 20 new students this Fall and continues to expand practical hands-on learning experiences for students at every level of their academic career.
Dairy Spotlight: Michael J. VandeHaar

Published on February 13, 2024
Professor, Department of Animal Science