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Protect your swine herd by washing and disinfecting vehicles returning from processing plants, buying stations or other farms, December 21, 2021
Operations and events with people and animal interaction should follow proper biosecurity and hygiene practices, December 16, 2021
Update on antimicrobials sold for use in pigs, December 9, 2021
Protecting animals and people from the spread of zoonotic disease, December 1, 2021
Fair organizers are asked to keep biosecurity awareness in mind during the county fair, August 9, 2021
African Swine Fever outbreak in the Dominican Republic spurs the need for enhanced biosecurity on swine farms in the U.S., August 4, 2021
MSU Extension animal agriculture team focuses on preparedness for the livestock industry, July 26, 2021
Lessons from a survey to assess FAD preparedness among pig owners in one Michigan county, July 18, 2021
Controlling and Eliminating Mange Mite Infections in Pigs, June 4, 2021
What to know about official identification for exhibition swine in 2021, April 1, 2021
Updates for obtaining official identification for exhibition swine in 2021, January 5, 2021
Annual Summary Report on antimicrobials sold for use in food-producing animals: key findings for swine producers, October 23, 2020
Guidance for farmers on pandemic preparedness plans and the CHAMP tool, September 18, 2020
Protect your farm from a serious disease outbreak, August 3, 2020
Michigan State University Extension releases COVID-19 Hazard Assessment and Mitigation Program (CHAMP) e-tool to support the agriculture industry, June 24, 2020
Significant flooding in Michigan has caused hardships for agriculture, MSU Extension responds., June 5, 2020
Novel coronavirus information for animal owners, April 23, 2020
Pork from ractopamine-fed pigs is safe for consumption, April 17, 2020
Protecting yourself and your farm employees from COVID-19, March 27, 2020
Changes to Ractopamine usage for pigs at several county fairs and exhibitions part 1, March 6, 2020
Important conversations to have with your feed supplier part 2, March 6, 2020
Reducing the risk of secondary contamination from Ractopamine part 3, March 6, 2020
Developing standard operating procedures for your swine facilities, January 14, 2020
What are Standard Operating Procedures, and why are they important to the swine industry, January 14, 2020
Michigan’s Pork Industry future: No more gestation stalls as of April 1, 2020, December 19, 2019
Pest Control, December 3, 2019
Veterinary feed directive - year one in review, October 3, 2019
Veterinary Feed Directive – Year One in Review, October 3, 2019
Youth exhibitors should consider deworming options for their show pigs: Deworming products for show pigs (Part 2), June 21, 2019
Youth exhibitors should consider deworming options for their show pigs: Why are parasites a problem? (Part 1), June 21, 2019
Youth exhibitors should consider deworming options for their show pigs: Other methods to increase the health of your animals (Part 3), June 21, 2019
Welcome Mike Reinke, IPM Educator for Fruits and Vegetables based in Berrien County, May 7, 2019
Pork Quality Assurance plus advisor training offered in Michigan, April 10, 2019
Disinfectant strategies for swine facilities, December 14, 2018
Preparing your barn for winter - Pest management series part two, October 1, 2018
Preparing your barn for winter - Pest management series part three, October 1, 2018
Preparing your barn for winter - Pest management series part one, October 1, 2018
Preparing your barn for winter - Pest management series part four, October 1, 2018
Influenza Can Affect Pigs and People, July 23, 2018
Are all swine deworming products made equal?, July 23, 2018
Be aware: Summer months can lead to heat stress, July 17, 2018
Simple precautions can help protect people from influenza, June 12, 2018
Good hygiene is important for exhibitors and the public when working with swine exhibits, June 12, 2018
Livestock exhibitors have a role in keeping people and pigs healthy, June 12, 2018
Introducing the Youth for the Quality Care of Animals Program, May 25, 2018
MSU Extension forms task force for responding to livestock transportation accidents, May 25, 2018
Did the changes to veterinary feed directive regulations affect your farm?, March 22, 2018
Stress and Transportation, September 12, 2017
County fair-goers warned after reports of swine flu at Ohio county fair, July 21, 2017
Biosecurity enhancements for county fairs when swine influenza is a concern, July 19, 2017
Protecting pigs, people and the public, July 18, 2017
Don’t wait, be ready! New antibiotic rules for 2017, March 29, 2016
Pork Producers have another option for disinfecting against PEDv, March 25, 2015
What does the USDA Reporting Mandate for SECD mean for producers?, July 21, 2014
USDA federal order for mandatory report of PEDv, July 21, 2014
The USDA helps create a universal PEDv language for the pork industry, July 21, 2014
PEDv: Billions and billions of virus particles, July 21, 2014
Transport Quality Assurance program recently updated, April 3, 2014
Taking proper precautions prior to county fair and exhibition events can safeguard animal health, March 14, 2014
Farrowing room production protocols that can impact your bottom line: Part 2, November 27, 2013
Pork producers can renew PQA Plus certification online, November 15, 2013
Farrowing room production protocols that can impact your bottom line: Part 1, November 15, 2013
Fine tuning your management plan for substandard pigs, June 19, 2013
Protect swine herds from PED with proper biosecurity protocols, May 31, 2013
Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea – Don’t bring it home, May 24, 2013
Update on Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea, May 21, 2013
Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea found in the United States, May 17, 2013
Protect people and pigs during the upcoming show and exhibition season, May 2, 2013
Producers can utilize oral fluid collection for diagnostic work, March 1, 2013
Basic steps for oral fluid collection on swine farms, March 1, 2013
The Pork Quality Assurance Plus Program helps farmers produce safe, quality pork products, December 3, 2012
Preparing hog barns for winter months, December 3, 2012
Producers should prepare barns for winter weather conditions, October 1, 2012
What issues are on the horizon for livestock producers?, October 1, 2012
Identifying marginal pigs can help producers reduce feed costs, August 31, 2012
Biosecurity plans are needed for all types of pork producers, August 29, 2012
Youth pork producers should be aware of disease spread during exhibition season, August 29, 2012
Ways to help protect exhibition pigs from the spread of disease, August 29, 2012
Pork quality assurance programs show farmers committed to a safe food supply, June 29, 2012
New research shows cost of PRRS infections in swine herds has increased for pork producers, June 12, 2012
Time for a biosecurity tune-up on swine farms, October 26, 2011
Biosecurity risks should be evaluated and prioritized for each facility and production flow, October 26, 2011
Pork producers need constant evaluation of biosecurity protocols, October 26, 2011
Make disease management on swine farms a priority to maintain a high level of herd health, October 26, 2011
New technologies emerge in the battle against porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome, September 6, 2011
Pork producers can utilize tools to evaluate biosecurity practices, August 23, 2011
Handling and transportation methods on hog farms need assessment, June 6, 2011
Information about labor needs on large-scale swine production units, June 6, 2011
Pork producers and consumers team up to put safe, healthy, wholesome meals on the table, May 25, 2011
Biosecurity standards on swine facilities can help improve production, May 4, 2011
Strong communication skills are effective on-farm tools, March 1, 2011
A disinfection and drying room can be your first defense against swine diseases, February 26, 2011

Articles Featuring

Protecting the health and safety of Michigan’s agriculture and floriculture industries, September 17, 2021
Animal confinement is a priority when assisting an accident involving livestock, September 15, 2021
Fight or flight: Stressed sheep will react differently, September 10, 2021
MI Ag Ideas to Grow With Virtual Conference Will Share Vital Agricultural Information with Farmers and Homeowners, January 11, 2021
Training program prepares responders for livestock transportation accidents, September 14, 2020

Authored Documents

Biosecurity Practices for One-Day Livestock Shows, November 30, 2021
Updates to Official Identification for Exhibition Swine 2021, January 14, 2021
Pandemic Preparedness Plans and CHAMP Lite Tool, August 26, 2020
Managing the Current Situation Webinar for Michigan Pork Industry, June 9, 2020
Resources for Farms Impacted by Flooding, June 1, 2020
Recommendations for Marketing Youth Animal Projects – Swine, May 25, 2020
Options for Ractopamine testing for fairs and exhibitions, April 28, 2020
Frequently asked questions on ractopamine eliminations, March 13, 2020
Information on the impact of ractopamine elimination for county fairs and exhibitions, March 13, 2020
Treatment Management SOP, November 22, 2019
Moving Nonambulatory Animals SOP, November 22, 2019
Rodent Control SOP, November 22, 2019
Piglet Processing SOP, November 22, 2019
Visitor and Service Persons Biosecurity Policy SOP, November 22, 2019
Handling Equipment SOP, November 22, 2019
Mortality Record Sheet, November 22, 2019
Needle and Sharp Usage SOP, November 22, 2019
Rodent Station Label, November 22, 2019
Feeding and Watering SOP, November 22, 2019
Farm Visitor Log-In Sheet, November 22, 2019
Individual Caretaker Training Record, November 22, 2019
Daily Observation SOP, November 22, 2019
Euthanasia Action Plan SOP, November 22, 2019
Caretaker Training, November 22, 2019
Emergency Action Plan SOP, November 22, 2019
Daily Temperature Record Sheet, November 22, 2019
Biosecurity Policy, November 22, 2019
Animal Care and Abuse Policy, November 8, 2019
Euthanasia SOP,

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