News

Has bird flu flown the coop, or is it a problem still to be reckoned with?

Published on October 18, 2024
The risk for HPAI has not passed. Dairy farmers should remain alert about the disease. When a herd is affected, producers should partner with their veterinarian and the state department of agriculture to increase knowledge about the disease.
Can we solve the mystery of alfalfa autotoxicity?

Published on October 15, 2024
New research on a perennial problem.
Dr. Rupert Bruckmaier delivers 2024 Tucker Lecture

Published on October 15, 2024
Annual lecture continues with new perspectives on dairy physiology.
Dairy Spotlight: Eliza Hensel

Published on October 15, 2024
A Michigan State University Extension Educator
Dairy Spotlight: Catalina Picasso

Published on October 15, 2024
Assistant Professor, Large Animal Clinical Sciences
Slow Moving Vehicle triangles - be on the lookout!

Published on October 4, 2024
Ensuring your Slow Moving Vehicle signs are in good shape will make traveling the roads safer for farmers and other road drivers.
Upper Peninsula farm hosts successful Soil Health Academy

Published on October 3, 2024
Gabe Brown and Allen Williams train farmers in regenerative agriculture principles.
Keep animal behavior in mind when responding to an accident involving livestock

Published on September 27, 2024
When interacting with livestock, especially in stressful situations such as transportation accidents, being aware of an animal’s behavior and body language is important for everyone’s safety.
Call for presentation proposals for the 2025 Michigan Manure Summit

Published on September 26, 2024
Proposals can be submitted by academics, teachers, farmers, consultants and for-hire manure applicators with expertise in specific manure-related topic areas.
Beef sire selection decisions for dairy cows need to consider more than conception rate, calving ease and semen cost

Published on September 19, 2024
Terminal traits need to be considered to add value to dairy-influenced cattle raised for beef.