Improving calving and transition cow management: Norm Buning of Buning Dairy
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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. -
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. -
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 -
Dairy Spotlight: Cora Okkema
Published on June 22, 2022
5, 11, 1999. These three numbers were the beginning of my dairy story in Michigan. -
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? -
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. -
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? -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Newborn dairy calf care management
Published on May 5, 2022
Replacement heifer performance depends on the quality care of the newborn calf. -
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. -
CANR honors 2022 cohort of Global Scholars in Extension
Published on April 6, 2022
CANR announces a new cohort of five new global scholars representing MSU Extension. -
MSU students receive scholarship awards for 2021-22
Published on March 17, 2022
Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation and endowments honoring Howard Cowles and Rolland Patenge award over $80,000 in scholarships to MSU students -
Making use of NDF digestibility analyses for dairy cattle diets
Published on March 10, 2022
Once you have a fiber digestibility number from the lab, how should you to put it to use? -
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. -
2022 Michigan Dairy Ambassador Program applications due March 15
Published on March 1, 2022
Young people in high school and up to age 22 are encouraged to apply for this leadership and scholarship program. -
Promises and potential of automated milking systems
Published on February 28, 2022
What if you could spare labor time from milking and use this time to focus on the animals, the decision-making process, and fine-tune adjustments? -
Reducing farm energy costs through energy efficiency
Published on February 25, 2022
Power company rebates, federal grant dollars, and low interest loans can help pay for recommended energy conservation practices. -
Ag and Solar is not a zero-sum game
Published on February 25, 2022
Land management and conservation practices provide options for ag and solar integration.