MSU Extension Horses

Resources

• Zoonotic Disease

  Published on October 10, 2014
  Learn about germs that can spread between humans and animals, and how to reduce everyone’s risk of catching them

• Impact of Livestock on Giant Pandas and their Habitat

  Published on February 27, 2014
  We investigated the impact of an emerging livestock sector in China's renowned Wolong Nature Reserve for giant pandas.

• Farm Information Resource Management (FIRM)

  Published on March 27, 2013
  Improve your life and achieve your goals through an educational process that applies management, production and economic knowledge to critical issues, needs, and opportunities.

• Growing Michigan Agriculture Proceedings

  Published on January 24, 2013
  Proceedings from the Growing Michigan Agriculture Conference, held Jan. 24, 2013 at the Lansing Center in Lansing, Mich.

• Equine Feed and Welfare Resources

  Published on January 15, 2013
  

• Emerging Issues in Animal Agriculture

  Published on November 26, 2012
  Michigan State University Extension has released a series of white papers on Emerging Issues in Animal Agriculture written by Extension educators and specialists.

• Odor Management Plans

  Published on June 11, 2012
  Odor management plans (OMP) can help farmers determine the major farm odor sources.

• Michigan CNMP DLL Template

  Published on May 16, 2012
  Michigan CNMP DLL Template

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  Growing Hay and Pasture for Michigan Horses

  Published on April 2, 2012
  Horses are used for entertainment, sporting events and companionship, therapy for people with disabilities, and even racing. Whatever their purpose, horses need good pastures that are free of weeds and hazards. This is discussed below.

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  Health Considerations When Housing Horses

  Published on April 2, 2012
  This publication gives multiple examples of how structures for horses should be built to minimize health concerns.