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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.
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.
Update: Eastern equine encephalitis reported in Michigan horses

Published on August 26, 2020
Vaccinate your horse to protect it from getting sick from eastern equine encephalitis.
Identifying risks for COVID-19 exposures in the workplace: Agriculture

Published on July 27, 2020
A new online tool helps agricultural employers evaluate and reduce COVID-19 exposure risks.
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.
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.
Animal welfare for youth: Part 7 – Evaluating animal welfare scenarios

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.
Record keeping: Now where did I put that information?

Published on July 16, 2020
Keeping records is important when raising market animals.
Animal welfare for youth: Part 3 – Introducing the Three Circles Model to youth

Published on July 16, 2020
This article will continue to explore the basic concepts of animal welfare and why 4-H youth involved in animal projects understand this subject.
Animal welfare for youth: Part 4 – Basic health and functioning

Published on July 16, 2020
This series will explore basic concepts of animal welfare and why 4-H youth involved in animal projects understand this subject.