MSU Extension Horses

• A new online record keeping tool is available for conservation planning

  Published on November 4, 2020
  The Computer Assisted Nutrient Management Planning Program (CANMaPP) is a free, online record keeping tool available to help track on-farm conservation practices.

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  MSU entomologist receives grant to study control of Eastern Equine Encephalitis

  Published on October 12, 2020
  Ned Walker, a professor in the MSU Department of Entomology, has received a $100,000 grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to examine insecticide-treated resting stations that kill mosquitoes carrying Eastern Equine Encephalitis.

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  Defining horse jargon: Movement terms

  Published on September 29, 2020
  Dispel confusing horse jargon by defining commonly used terms related to movement.

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  Overwhelmed by horse manure? If you answered yes, it may be time to reevaluate your current management practices.

  Published on September 18, 2020
  Michigan State University Extension has developed a resource a document to help equine owners feel more confident in managing horse manure.

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  Guidance for farmers on pandemic preparedness plans and the CHAMP tool

  Published on September 18, 2020
  Find answers to common questions about operational requirements specified by Michigan Executive Orders.

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  Wading into grazing

  Published on September 18, 2020
  Management for water quality protection.

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  Training program prepares responders for livestock transportation accidents

  Published on September 14, 2020
  After several accidents with livestock trailers in Michigan and neighboring states in recent years, MSU Extension educators brought their expertise together to create a training program to deal with the challenge.

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  Update: Eastern equine encephalitis reported in Michigan horses

  Published on August 14, 2020
  Vaccinate your horse to protect it from getting sick from eastern equine encephalitis.

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  Animal welfare for youth: Part 6 – Affective states

  Published on July 20, 2020
  This series will explore basic concepts of animal welfare and why 4-H youth involved in animal projects should understand this subject.

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  Animal welfare for youth: Part 5 – Natural Living

  Published on July 20, 2020
  This series will explore basic concepts of animal welfare and why 4-H youth involved in animal projects should understand this subject.