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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. -
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. -
MSU scientist works with Michigan dairy farmers to address urgent animal health issues
Published on October 5, 2022
MSU's Angel Abuelo troubleshoots dairy cattle challenges for Michigan dairy farmers through research and MSU Extension appointments. -
MSU Extension offers training for deploying equipment needed to respond effectively to accidents involving livestock
Published on October 3, 2022
Equipment needed to safely extricate livestock from trucks and trailers, move and contain animals following a transportation accident will be displayed and described in this section of the ERAIL course offered in-person by MSU Extension Oct 18, 2022. -
MSU researcher helping dairy industry increase profitability, efficiency through improved cattle nutrition
Published on September 28, 2022
Professor Adam Lock partners with Michigan dairies to improve animal health and productivity. -
Zoonotic diseases commonly found in calves
Published on September 26, 2022
Calves are cute, but after handling them, wash your hands.