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Addressing labor challenges together

Published on August 17, 2021
Help us understand the current workforce needs of agricultural operations across Michigan.
Animal welfare at the fair: Water consumption

Published on July 22, 2021
Learn ways to keep animals drinking and hydrated during the fair.
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.
Emergency response to accidents involving livestock D2L online course offered by MSU Extension

Published on July 8, 2021
Accidents involving livestock occur throughout Michigan and preparing first responders to effectively respond to these accidents is the goal of the MSU Extension D2L online training course.
Responsible trail riding tips

Published on June 1, 2021
Discover ways to ride the trails responsibly.
Ulcers in horses

Published on June 1, 2021
Horses, just like humans, struggle with gastric ulcers. Learn the factors that can lead to ulcers.
Help your horse shed its winter coat

Published on March 3, 2021
As spring draws near, horses will begin to shed their thick winter coats. Consider these suggestions to speed up the process or to just help your horse along.
Agricultural professionals in extension services worldwide build new relationships between culturally diverse systems

Published on February 9, 2021
Michigan State University and India’s National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management collaborate on a new book, “Innovations in Agricultural Extension.”
How to catch a loose horse

Published on January 8, 2021
Keep these tips in mind if you ever find yourself needing to catch a loose horse.