• MSU Feedlot Educational Series: Tips for Raising Dairy Beef Calves

  Published on February 1, 2021

  In session two of the MSU Feedlot Educational Series, Marianne Buza offers some tips for raising dairy beef calves. First, Marianne discusses the importance of colostrum consumption by the calf, colostrum use on Michigan diary farms, and how you can measure to check if the calf has received adequate colostrum. Sanitation practices were discussed to help ensure the prevention of disease between calves. Additionally, when to consider euthanasia was discussed, as well as using necropsy as an investigative means to combat future morbidity and mortality outbreaks.

• MSU Feedlot Educational Series: Does the High Price of Distillers Grain Work in your Feedlot Ration?

  Published on April 4, 2021

  In session four of the MSU Feedlot Educational Series, Dr. Jerad Jaborek discusses high grain prices, the impact on feedlot operations, and some alternatives to feeding high priced distillers grains. Dr. Jaborek reviews the current price of some commonly used grains, such as distillers, in feedlot rations. Protein digestion and the importance of balancing metabolizable protein of the feedlot ration is discussed. Urea is mentioned as an alternative feed source to supply the animal with adequate amounts of protein.

• MSU Feedlot Educational Series: Effect of Facility Design on Feedlot Cattle Performance

  Published on April 14, 2021

  In session five of the MSU Feedlot Educational Series, Dr. Jerad Jaborek discusses the effects of feedlot facility design on cattle feedlot performance. Dr. Jaborek shares some of the commonly feedlot designs and shares some research regarding slatted floors versus bedded pack flooring systems. The importance of ventilation (natural and mechanical) is discussed as a necessary means to keep cattle comfortable and healthy.

• Grazing Virtual Field Day - Jason Rowntree

  Published on October 19, 2020

  MSU assistant professor and beef expert Jason Rowntree dispels some of the myths around grazing and makes the arguments for its inclusion in a healthy ecosystem.

• Breeding Soundness Exam Clinic

  Published on May 11, 2021

  What does it mean for a bull to have a breeding soundness exam, and why do it? Through this video, you can walk through the process and hear a veterinarian describe what he is doing and understand from cow-calf farmers why they get their bulls checked.

• Animal Based Enterprises

  Published on January 11, 2016

  Getting started with animal-based enterprises (U.P. specific).

• Basics of Cow-Calf Production

  Published on January 11, 2016

  Getting started with beef cow-calf farming.

• Fencing and Watering Systems for Livestock Webinar

  Published on March 15, 2017

  Getting started with fencing and watering systems for livestock.

• Basics of Grass Finished Beef

  Published on January 11, 2016

  Getting started with grass-finished beef.

• Basic of Beef Feedlot Management

  Published on January 11, 2016

  Getting start with beed feedlot management.

• Basics of Grazing

  Published on January 11, 2016

  Getting started with grazing.

• Grazing Sheep and Cattle in Solar Projects

  Published on March 6, 2023

  Learn more about the principals of solar grazing and managed grazing from a solar developer and sheep producer perspective in this informative presentation on dual-use solar projects.

• Cattle Checkup – How to Complete a General Cattle Health Exam

  Published on February 21, 2024

  Learn how to perform a general cattle health exam and the signs to watch for illness, injury, or other changes in the animal’s health status and determine what is happening.

• Enterprise Budgeting for Beginning Farm Decision-makers

  Published on February 21, 2024

  Further develop management skills in agriculture production systems by focusing on enterprise budgets and cost of production, including cost of production, economic profit, and understanding enterprise budgets in production agriculture.

• Grain Processing and its Effects on Rumen Health in Beef Cattle

  Published on February 28, 2024

  Learn more about the different grain processing options, primarily for corn, including how that affects grain and overall diet digestibility and the rumen environment. Discuss various scenarios and their appropriateness for different cattle types.

• Management over Medication: Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Livestock Herd on Your Small Livestock Farm

  Published on February 27, 2024

  This presentation will share tips and tricks for sheep, goats, swine, dairy, and beef cattle herds. Some management ideas will be given on keeping animals healthy on the farm and decreasing the use of medication and vet calls to your farm.

• Brainstorming farm goals… & how to make them happen!

  Published on February 21, 2024

  Join this interactive workshop to brainstorm goals for your farm, evaluate those goals as SMART goals and/or HEART goals, and think through how to make your goals into a timeline, vision board or reminder to inspire you every day to follow your intention.

• An Introduction to Grazing Management

  Published on February 26, 2024

  Be introduced to the difference between conventional continuous grazing and managed grazing systems. Learn how to assess pasture conditions and soil health. Plus, see where small changes can make big impacts.

• Beyond the Farmers Market: Evaluating Direct Market Channel Opportunities

  Published on February 23, 2024

  Where are you selling, or planning to sell your products? How do you make these decisions? We’ll talk about perceptions, realities, pros and cons of farmers markets, farm markets, CSAs, restaurant sales, institutional markets and more!

• Farm Budgets: Growing Your Farm into a Business (2024)

  Published on February 28, 2024

  How important is a business mindset and farm profits to your opportunities for growth and success? Join as we discuss how attention to details and effective planning can help your farm continue its growth into a successful business.