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Livestock Trailers – Considerations for first responders responding to accidents involving livestock

Published on September 23, 2022
Michigan State University Extension offers training for deploying equipment needed for responding effectively to accidents involving livestock.
What is the buzz around cow longevity?

Published on September 23, 2022
Dairy cattle longevity has been a topic of increased interest in recent years.
Michigan State University Extension offers training for first responders, law enforcement officials and others on responding to accidents involving livestock

Published on September 7, 2022
Program attendees will be prepared to manage and respond to accidents involving livestock after attending this hands-on training.
Announcing the 2022 Breakfast on the Farm event

Published on September 7, 2022
Join us on Saturday, September 24 in Alpena County for a free Breakfast on the Farm event at Risky Endeavor Dairy.
Stocking density in a dairy barn can impact cow performance

Published on September 7, 2022
When barns are overstocked, it can lead to negative impacts on profits.
Breeding and raising the right cow for automatic milking systems

Published on August 30, 2022
The breeding program and replacement herd management can play an essential role in AMS operation efficiency and profitability.
Should dairies utilize grasses to increase forage NDF digestibility?

Published on August 1, 2022
Blending grasses in alfalfa fields can increase forage NDF digestibility, but is it a profitable decision?
Moving to zero bovine leukemia virus – A project summary

Published on July 29, 2022
What does it take to reduce the prevalence of a common disease in cattle? The project that provided a roadmap to eradicate BLV.
Online farm stress training is free and open to the public

Published on July 28, 2022
Online course to better equip farmers, their families, and the agricultural community with tools and resources to help in stressful times
Mycotoxins in Michigan silage corn: Status and lessons learned

Published on July 28, 2022
Silage corn remains unidentified for mycotoxin issues. A three-year MSU project identified occurrence of mycotoxins in silage corn along with contributing factors and strategies to minimize these issues.