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Advances in understanding Gram-positive mastitis on farms
Published on June 12, 2024
Mastitis remains the most common and costly disease in the dairy industry, and most cases are treated with intramammary antibiotics. -
MSU Dairy Education
Published on June 12, 2024
Student succeed in the classroom and beyond. -
Determining the causes of pregnancy loss in lactating dairy cows
Published on June 12, 2024
New research on fertility in dairy herds. -
The short- and long-term effects of social contact in dairy calves
Published on June 11, 2024
Emily Lindner, a PhD student in the Animal Behavior and Welfare lab at the University of Florida shared her knowledge on the impact of social rearing on dairy calf performance and production during a recent webinar. -
Michigan farms host Soil Health Academies
Published on June 6, 2024
Join MSU Extension and local farmers to learn more about regenerative agriculture. -
Mortality composting resources for responsible management practices
Published on June 3, 2024
Managing livestock mortalities on-farm requires careful planning and precaution. MSU Extension has compiled resources on mortality management. -
Avian Influenza: What You Need to Know
Published on May 30, 2024
Understanding the H5N1 virus and how to stay safe. -
Managing heifer inventory: Ensuring the future of your operations
Published on May 30, 2024
Kelly Sporer from CentralStar Cooperative Inc. shared her insights on managing heifer inventory during a Heifer Academy webinar hosted by Dairy Educator Cora Okkema. -
The first cutting of hay should be your first priority for dairy forages
Published on May 24, 2024
Dairy farms should prioritize the first cutting of alfalfa over other ongoing field tasks to ensure a high quality haylage . -
No need to worry about contracting bird flu from pasteurized dairy products
Published on May 24, 2024
Pasteurization protects dairy consumers from the H5N1 influenza virus.