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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.
Michigan State University Extension releases COVID-19 Hazard Assessment and Mitigation Program (CHAMP) e-tool to support the agriculture industry

Published on June 24, 2020
The MSU Extension CHAMP e-tool will assist farms and businesses involved in agriculture with developing a written COVID-19 control plan.
New online series in livestock education

Published on May 28, 2020
A new seven-part series focuses on livestock daily care, nutrition and showmanship.
Novel coronavirus information for animal owners

Published on April 23, 2020
There are many questions regarding animal and human health during the COVID-19 pandemic, however, there are animal health experts we can turn to for answers.
What does a herd health plan look like?

Published on April 13, 2020
A herd health plan is a wonderful tool to help you manage your livestock all year long.
Planning for your horse’s care during the novel coronavirus pandemic

Published on April 3, 2020
Developing a backup plan for your horse’s care is essential to ensure their health and wellbeing during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Top five tips to maximizing the life of your horse tack and equipment

Published on March 30, 2020
Taking the time to properly care for your tack is essential to maximizing its life and usefulness.
Top five tips for protecting your horse from insects

Published on March 30, 2020
Tired of those pesky insects biting your horse? Learn how you can manage insects at your farm.
What should you do when bringing home your 4-H project animal?

Published on March 26, 2020
When bringing animals back to the farm, make sure to implement a biosecurity program.
Defining horse jargon: Tack and equipment terms and common misspellings

Published on November 25, 2019
Eliminate confusing horse jargon by defining commonly used terms related to tack and equipment.