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Animal welfare at the fair: Heat stress

Published on July 14, 2021
Learn how to mitigate heat stress for animals during fair season.
Animal welfare at the fair: Thermoregulation and thermoneutral zone

Published on July 12, 2021
Understanding how livestock thermoregulation and thermoneutral are important in providing excellent animal care.
Michigan 4-H Foundation offers mini-grants up to $1,000 for local programs

Published on April 2, 2021
The Michigan 4-H Foundation has announced grant and award opportunities of up to $1,000 to support local 4-H clubs and county programs for the 2021-2022 program year.
Top four strategies for keeping your 4-H animal projects healthy in cold weather

Published on December 8, 2020
Use these four steps to help keep your 4-H animals healthy during the long Michigan winters.
Showcasing the science in animal science

Published on December 8, 2020
Take a deeper look at the science involved in animal production.
Record keeping: Now where did I put that information?

Published on July 16, 2020
Keeping records is important when raising market animals.
Michigan State University Extension releases COVID-19 Hazard Assessment and Mitigation Program (CHAMP) e-tool to support the agriculture industry

Published on June 24, 2020
The MSU Extension CHAMP e-tool will assist farms and businesses involved in agriculture with developing a written COVID-19 control plan.
New online series in livestock education

Published on May 28, 2020
A new seven-part series focuses on livestock daily care, nutrition and showmanship.
What does a herd health plan look like?

Published on April 13, 2020
A herd health plan is a wonderful tool to help you manage your livestock all year long.
What should you do when bringing home your 4-H project animal?

Published on March 26, 2020
When bringing animals back to the farm, make sure to implement a biosecurity program.