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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
HPAI dairy herd infection case report

Published on May 24, 2024
What happens in a dairy herd with HPAI? What should I expect if my herd became infected? This case report describes what one farmer has faced since herd infection began.
A look at agriculture in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Published on May 16, 2024
A check-in with the Michigan field office of the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service shows a small, but important farming sector across the region.
New MSU research to explore influenza outbreak in cattle

Published on May 14, 2024
Support for the project will be provided through capacity funding from USDA NIFA and the Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture.
Staying safe in the milking parlor: Mitigating risk of HPAI infection

Published on May 10, 2024
Enhancing biosecurity practices in the milking parlor can mitigate the risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) infection in farm workers.
Togetherall cultivates online support for farmers

Published on May 9, 2024
Discover Togetherall, an online community for farmers, and explore additional resources provided by MSU Extension. Remember, you're never alone in your journey.