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Research Drilldown: Myth busting mastitis therapy

Published on June 28, 2022
Antibiotic usage is an important tool for dairy farmers, but it is important to ensure that antibiotic usage is minimized to maintain animal welfare and farm sustainability. Inappropriate usage of antibiotics includes both overtreatment and undertreatment.
2022 Michigan Dairy Health Symposium returns in person

Published on June 22, 2022
This one-day event focused on dairy calf health as was attended by 107 participants that included veterinarians, veterinary nurses, herd consultants, and dairy producers
Are Holstein or Jersey cows more profitable?

Published on June 22, 2022
It seems like a debate that never ends: are Jersey or Holstein cows the better choice for profitable dairy production?
Dairy Spotlight: Cora Okkema

Published on June 22, 2022
5, 11, 1999. These three numbers were the beginning of my dairy story in Michigan.
Will gas prices keep employees at home?

Published on June 15, 2022
The cost to employees of filling their gas tank may make some think twice about driving to work. What can employers do to recognize the stress on employees and keep them working?
Water for calves is important

Published on June 15, 2022
Water is essential to raising healthy calves and must be provided separate from milk from an early age.
More than $2.3 million to support Michigan animal agriculture research, outreach

Published on June 6, 2022
The Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture is supporting 26 new research and outreach projects in 2022. For this funding cycle, the projects cover a range of topics, including disease-related challenges and exploring ways to increase dairy profitability.
MSU AgBioResearch, Extension to host in-person 2022 field days

Published on May 27, 2022
From June to September, MSU AgBioResearch and MSU Extension researchers and outreach specialists will be presenting at field days across the state, covering topics from hops and wheat to dairy and regenerative agriculture.
MSU veterinarian awarded for outstanding dairy research

Published on May 19, 2022
Dr. Ángel Abuelo, assistant professor in cattle health and wellbeing at the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine, was awarded the 2022 Cargill Animal Nutrition Young Scientist Award by the American Dairy Science Association.
Newborn dairy calf care management

Published on May 5, 2022
Replacement heifer performance depends on the quality care of the newborn calf.