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Law enforcement officers, first responders, animal control officers and others recently received specialized training on responding to accidents involving livestock

Published on October 26, 2022
MSU Extension, Michigan Pork Producers Association, United Dairy of Michigan and Michigan Turkey partner to train first responders in accident response.
A look inside the community feeder calf auction in West Branch

Published on October 26, 2022
Sometimes the view behind the scenes is the most revealing. Here is a look at a calf auction and a peek behind it that reveals the heart of the people involved.
Dairy Spotlight: Paola Bacigalupo Sanguesa

Published on October 25, 2022
Paola Bacigaupo Sanguesa: MSU Extension dairy educator focusing on dairy milk quality and dairy management.
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.
Dairy Spotlight: Wei Liao

Published on October 25, 2022
Professor and director of the Michigan State University Anaerobic Digestion Research and Education Center.
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.