News

Why are my cattle bloating?

Published on July 1, 2021
Bloat can have a significant economic impact on an operation due to animal deaths or the following treatments required by bloat-prone animals.
Nominate the 2022 Dairy Farm of the Year

Published on June 25, 2021
The MSU Department of Animal Science invites nominations for the Dairy Farm of the Year by October 15.
MSU supports dairy industry through COVID-19

Published on June 22, 2021
Dairy team assists with government assistance programs, business planning
Research Drilldown: Challenges in the milking parlor

Published on June 12, 2021
The parlor is one of the key “bottlenecks”. Many producers try to find the balance between “parlor efficiency” and growing their operation. Learn more about challenges in the milking parlor.
Beginning farmers, We’ve got news for you!

Published on June 11, 2021
New and beginning farmers can sign up to receive a new monthly newsletter catered to their needs.
Forage alternatives for livestock in drought years

Published on June 4, 2021
Offering solutions to help stretch limited forage supplies and budgets when the weather isn’t cooperating.
New $3 million investment to advance Michigan animal agriculture research, infrastructure

Published on June 4, 2021
The Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture has received $3 million in new funding for 25 research and outreach projects, as well as infrastructure upgrades.
Moving to zero prevalence of bovine leukosis

Published on June 2, 2021
Taking on a seemingly intransient disease can be a winning battle with new tools provided through grants from the Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture.
Parlor Performance Evaluations: A valuable tool for all farms

Published on May 30, 2021
How do you know that you are training your workforce on the correct protocols? Evaluating your parlor is a critical step for milker development.
Time for a transition cow management adjustment?

Published on May 13, 2021
Standard operating practices can be another name for ruts. Don’t get me wrong, consistency is important, as long as it is being evaluated. But unevaluated, it can be an unthinking approach to an old problem that may be creating new problems.