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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. -
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. -
Top four strategies for keeping your 4-H animal projects healthy in cold weather
Published on December 8, 2020
Use these four steps to help keep your 4-H animals healthy during the long Michigan winters. -
Showcasing the science in animal science
Published on December 8, 2020
Take a deeper look at the science involved in animal production. -
Defining horse jargon: Movement terms
Published on September 29, 2020
Dispel confusing horse jargon by defining commonly used terms related to movement. -
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.