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Manure management practices in dairy herds to control disease

Published on April 22, 2024
Implementing biosecurity practices can help prevent the spread of HPAI.
Manure has value, test and take credit this spring

Published on April 3, 2024
Manure nutrients vary based on when and how it is applied. But there are always nutrients in it, and benefits to reducing fertilizer.
Biosecurity recommendations for dairy and beef cattle operations

Published on April 3, 2024
Producers are reminded to review their farm’s biosecurity practices, paying close attention to management procedures when dealing with suspected sick cows.
Dairy and beef cattle operations should review their biosecurity plans

Published on March 29, 2024
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) found in Michigan dairy herd, pasteurized milk remains safe to drink.
The color of meat depends on myoglobin: Part 1

Published on March 1, 2024
Myoglobin is the iron-rich protein that gives meat its color.
Cured meat color: Part 3

Published on March 1, 2024
The cured meat color of processed meats is formed through complex reactions.
Dates on meat packages – Sell by, use by, freeze by, packaged on, expiration date

Published on March 1, 2024
Ever wonder why different food has different indicator dates on the package and what they mean?
Biological, chemical and physical hazards assessed with HACCP

Published on March 1, 2024
Part of a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan is a comprehensive hazard assessment.
Cooked meat color: Part 2

Published on March 1, 2024
The form of myoglobin and other factors contribute to cooked meat color and make color a poor indicator of if meat is safe to eat.
Michigan AgrAbility 2023 Updates

Published on February 19, 2024
Michigan’s AgrAbility program works with people in the agricultural industry who have an illness, injury or disability to help them keep working on the farm.