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Cows, courses and careers: Animal Science Career Quest introduces youth to the many educational and career paths that exist in animal science

Published on May 9, 2022
Animal Science Career Quest is a joint program of Michigan 4-H and the MSU Department of Animal Science. The event introduced youth ages 12-19 to the many animal science programs available at MSU and where those educational efforts could take them.
KSRP establishes Kent County 4-H Special Riding Program Legacy Fund

Published on November 3, 2021
The Kent Special Riding Program (KSRP) created the Kent County 4-H Special Riding Program Legacy Fund with the Michigan 4-H Foundation to support low-cost therapeutic horseback riding for people with disabilities.
Michigan 4-H Foundation re-opens mini-grants and awards for applications

Published on August 10, 2021
The Michigan 4-H Foundation has re-opened the grant application period from Aug. 9 to Sept. 9, 2021 for several mini-grant opportunities up to $1,000 to support local 4-H projects for the 2021-2022 program year.
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.
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.
Michigan 4-H Foundation offers mini-grants up to $1,000 for local programs

Published on April 2, 2021
The Michigan 4-H Foundation has announced grant and award opportunities of up to $1,000 to support local 4-H clubs and county programs for the 2021-2022 program year.
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.