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Animal health updates for the 2025 fair and exhibition season

Published on April 18, 2025
Join MSU Extension, MDARD and MAFE for an informational webinar aimed at helping fairs and exhibitions prepare for their 2025 livestock events.
Learn to make the most of your market animal project with new webinar series

Published on April 10, 2025
Elevate your market animal project and ensure your success at your next livestock auction with the help of a new MSU Extension webinar series.
Outstanding agricultural 4-H volunteers sought for MFB 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award

Published on January 16, 2025
The Michigan 4-H Foundation is seeking nominations of remarkable agricultural 4-H volunteers for the Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award. Nominations due March 15.
New named 2024 Michigan 4-H Animal Science Youth Sportsperson of the Year

Published on December 5, 2024
St. Joseph County 4-H member Keegan New wins prestigious sportsmanship award for his involvement in 4-H animal science projects.
Enhance members' learning through 4-H educational contests

Published on November 26, 2024
Several animal science contests, like quiz bowls, judging contests and skill-a-thons, are held throughout the year. These are great ways to teach youth about animal science.
How you can reduce biosecurity risks in 4-H projects: Part 3

Published on April 11, 2024
Biosecurity related to 4-H projects is a matter of high priority! Taking simple precautions will protect animals, members and consumers.
How you can reduce biosecurity risks in 4-H projects: Part 4

Published on April 11, 2024
Biosecurity related to 4-H projects is a matter of high priority! Taking simple precautions will protect animals, members and consumers.
How you can reduce biosecurity risks in 4-H projects: Part 2

Published on April 11, 2024
Biosecurity related to 4-H projects is a matter of high priority. Taking simple precautions will protect animals, members and consumers.
Going home: Biosecurity tips for animals that travel off the farm

Published on April 11, 2024
Animals that travel to county fairs and other exhibitions that will return home pose a significant biosecurity risk to the animals who stay home.
How you can reduce biosecurity risks in 4-H projects: Part 5

Published on April 11, 2024
Biosecurity related to 4-H projects is a matter of high priority! Taking simple precautions will protect animals, members and consumers.