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Katie Ockert, MPA
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Chronic Wasting Disease Educator
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616-527-8219
Email:
ockertka@msu.edu
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Authored Articles
Enhance members' learning through 4-H educational contests
, November 26, 2024
Small scale and backyard poultry owners should remain vigilant to protect against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
, September 23, 2024
Managing the land you hunt
, September 20, 2024
Hunters: Look for signs of illness in deer
, September 13, 2024
New resource released to help chicken flock owners protect the health of their birds
, April 18, 2024
MSU Extension launches self-paced certification course for small scale chicken farmers
, April 17, 2024
How you can reduce biosecurity risks in 4-H projects: Part 3
, April 11, 2024
How you can reduce biosecurity risks in 4-H projects: Part 4
, April 11, 2024
How you can reduce biosecurity risks in 4-H projects: Part 2
, April 11, 2024
How you can reduce biosecurity risks in 4-H projects: Part 6
, April 11, 2024
How you can reduce biosecurity risks in 4-H projects: Part 1
, April 11, 2024
How you can reduce biosecurity risks in 4-H projects: Part 5
, April 11, 2024
Going home: Biosecurity tips for animals that travel off the farm
, April 11, 2024
How you can reduce biosecurity risks in 4-H projects: Part 9
, April 11, 2024
How you can reduce biosecurity risks in 4-H projects: Part 8
, April 11, 2024
Management Over Medication: Alternative swine farm management videos
, September 15, 2023
Veterinary Feed Directive at 5 years: swine producer and veterinarian survey exploring how VFD guidelines have affected swine herd health and management practices in Michigan
, May 5, 2023
Tips for bringing baby chicks home
, April 12, 2023
Winter animal care: Tips to keeping your animals healthy and happy during winter months
, January 18, 2023
Cold weather preparation for small and hobby flocks
, January 6, 2023
Tips for putting high quality venison on the table
, November 9, 2022
Hunters: Pack rubber gloves to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease
, November 9, 2022
Tips for proper disposal of deer carcasses and parts to minimize spread of chronic wasting disease
, November 8, 2022
Considerations for meat processors cutting venison to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease
, September 20, 2022
Considerations for meat processors accepting venison to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease
, September 20, 2022
What to do if you suspect lead poisoning in your domesticated pets
, January 18, 2022
MSU Extension helps hunters collect and submit chronic wasting disease tests to MSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
, November 10, 2021
Considerations for meat processors accepting venison to prevent spreading Chronic Wasting Disease
, October 25, 2021
Researchers are learning more about chronic wasting disease
, October 6, 2021
Searching for antler sheds can be a fun end of winter pastime
, March 3, 2021
Chronic wasting disease: What is a prion?
, May 19, 2020
What is chronic wasting disease?
, May 19, 2020
Decreasing daylight and its effect on laying hens
, October 1, 2019
Proper goat hoof care
, September 12, 2019
Surviving the county fair: Tips for parents to help make the most of positive learning opportunities
, July 10, 2019
Growing your own Thanksgiving turkeys
, July 10, 2019
African Swine Fever: What you need to know
, May 30, 2019
Considerations to make as you prepare to purchase livestock
, February 13, 2019
Preventing and preparing for barn fires
, December 11, 2018
Canine influenza reports are rising in Michigan
, August 3, 2018
Virulent Newcastle Disease in California
, June 26, 2018
Biosecurity—as easy as 1, 2, 3!
, May 17, 2018
To weigh-in or not to weigh-in, that is the question
, March 22, 2018
Planning ahead for your dog’s holiday safety
, December 19, 2017
Set youth up for success in completing their project record books
, December 14, 2017
Learn by doing: Activity-based learning with 4-H cloverbuds
, December 6, 2017
Thanksgiving turkeys: To buy or to raise?
, November 8, 2017
What condition is your dog in?
, October 17, 2017
Is this the 4-H project for me? — Goats
, October 17, 2017
Budgeting for your animal science project
, October 16, 2017
Is this the 4-H project for me? – Dogs
, October 13, 2017
Disease prevention tips for horse owners
, October 4, 2017
Is this the 4-H project for me? – Poultry
, September 19, 2017
Is this the 4-H project for me? – Rabbits and cavies
, September 19, 2017
Is this the 4-H project for me? – An introduction
, September 19, 2017
Selecting and supporting a 4-H animal science project for cloverbuds
, September 15, 2017
The reality of aging out: Supporting youth who are experiencing their last 4-H program
, July 28, 2017
Fairs and cloverbuds: A great place to develop life skills
, July 26, 2017
How to recognize a sick bird
, May 17, 2017
Protect yourself from salmonella when handling chicks and ducklings
, April 11, 2017
Pre- and post-purchase tips: Adding animals to the herd made easy
, March 31, 2017
Five life skills to focus on in 4-H cloverbud programming
, December 21, 2016
Five ways youth can be good team members
, December 15, 2016
Six practices to be intentional about building positive relationships
, December 13, 2016
4-H Animal Science programs teach youth marketable skills in real time
, December 12, 2016
Get started! Tips for helping youth become self-motivated
, December 6, 2016
Overcoming conflict in animal science programs
, December 5, 2016
Daily observation is key in animal health and wellbeing
, November 29, 2016
Preventing and controlling contagious foot rot in your goat herd
, September 22, 2016
The beat on navicular disease in horses
, September 21, 2016
Tips to explain breeding season in a youth friendly way
, September 14, 2016
Expert advice: The role of the judge
, September 1, 2016
Fecal matter can tell us a lot about the health of our rabbits
, July 13, 2016
The real cost of ribbons
, July 6, 2016
Conditioning your gaming horse is key
, May 4, 2016
Tips on becoming an effective ag-vocate
, May 4, 2016
Proper body positioning for your barrel racing runs
, May 4, 2016
Biosecurity for Your Birds trainings help you become the best defense against disease!
, April 27, 2016
Four ways parents can model good sportsmanship at shows
, April 21, 2016
Biosecurity: What you can do to help stop the spread of disease
, February 25, 2016
Tips for 4-H project selection
, February 16, 2016
Poultry show cancellation lifted in Michigan
, December 23, 2015
4-H Embryology: The development of life
, December 21, 2015
Determining cage size for rabbits
, November 10, 2015
Body condition scoring in dogs and cats
, November 4, 2015
Body condition scoring in goats
, November 2, 2015
How you can reduce biosecurity risks in 4-H projects: Part 7
, October 22, 2015
Reflections of the 2015 Michigan poultry show ban in 4-H youth programs
, October 20, 2015
Poultry producers reminded to be on alert for avian influenza
, October 9, 2015
Fair exhibitors kept birds home to keep Michigan flocks healthy
, September 5, 2015
The magic of being a 4-H Cloverbud
, July 23, 2015
Cloverbud programs Part 7: Providing a solid foundation for youth animal science programs
, April 1, 2015
Cloverbud programs Part 5: Providing a solid foundation for youth animal science programs
, March 27, 2015
Cloverbud programs Part 6: Providing a solid foundation for youth animal science programs
, March 27, 2015
Cloverbud programs Part 4: Providing a solid foundation for youth animal science programs
, February 25, 2015
Cloverbud programs Part 3: Providing a solid foundation for youth animal science programs
, February 18, 2015
Cloverbud programs Part 2: Providing a solid foundation for youth animal science programs
, January 29, 2015
Cloverbud programs Part 1: Providing a solid foundation for youth animal science programs
, January 27, 2015
Preventing and preparing for barn fires—part 2
, December 11, 2014
Winter rabbit care: Hopping to stay warm
, December 4, 2014
Dog days of winter
, November 26, 2014
Biosecurity: Principles of CHIP- part 6
, October 31, 2014
Biosecurity: Principles of CHIP- Part 5
, October 29, 2014
Biosecurity: Principles of CHIP – Part 4
, October 27, 2014
Biosecurity: Principles of CHIP - part 3
, October 24, 2014
Biosecurity: Principles of CHIP - part 2
, October 22, 2014
Biosecurity: Principles of CHIP
, October 20, 2014
Barrel Racing 101: Pulling it all together for a winning run
, August 11, 2014
Barrel racing 101: Tie-downs
, August 8, 2014
Barrel racing 101: Practice drills
, August 6, 2014
Engaging youth in the fair experience
, August 4, 2014
Barrel Racing 101: Understanding the barrel pattern and the perfect circle
, May 23, 2014
Barrel Racing 101: Selecting the proper equipment
, May 15, 2014
Pet vaccinations—the key to healthy pets!
, April 10, 2014
Pet home safety—are you prepared?
, April 7, 2014
Benefits of youth participation in Career Development Events
, March 4, 2014
Resources to help your club meetings be effective! Part 3
, February 21, 2014
Resources to help your club meetings be effective – Part 2
, December 28, 2013
Resources to help your club meetings be effective - Part 1
, December 26, 2013
Gearing up for fair projects using the Experiential Learning Model
, December 25, 2013
Cloverbud science activities – Part 3
, December 23, 2013
Cloverbud science activities - Part 2
, December 10, 2013
Cloverbud science activities
, December 10, 2013
Preparing your chickens for winter
, November 26, 2013
4-H Project Snapshot’s: Resources you can use!
, November 22, 2013
Tips for parents when selecting a 4-H animal science project for cloverbuds
, October 28, 2013
Transitions to college—Tips for parents and students- Part 3
, October 24, 2013
Transitions to college—Tips for parents and students- Part 2
, September 27, 2013
Transitions to college— Tips for parents and students - Part 1
, September 20, 2013
Non-ownership livestock programs: A great way to engage urban youth!
, September 13, 2013
Tips for animal owners to help beat the heat
, July 15, 2013
Livestock exhibitor communication preparation
, July 11, 2013
Protect your pets from ticks!
, May 22, 2013
Judges are teachers
, May 15, 2013
Spring has sprung. Have you vaccinated your pets yet?
, May 5, 2013
That’s not fair! An approach to evaluating the fairness of 4-H competitive activities: Part 2
, February 19, 2013
Cloverbud programs: Providing a solid foundation for youth animal science programs — Part 7
, February 7, 2013
That’s not fair! An approach to evaluating the fairness of 4-H competitive activities: Part 1
, January 31, 2013
Cloverbud programs set the stage for success – Part 6
, December 19, 2012
Cloverbud programs set the stage for success – Part 5
, December 11, 2012
Cloverbud programs set the stage for success – Part 4
, November 23, 2012
Cloverbud programs set the stage for success – Part 3
, November 13, 2012
Cloverbud programs set the stage for success – Part 2
, October 24, 2012
Cloverbud programs set the stage for success – Part 1
, October 17, 2012
Remembering, not reliving, the past: Strategies to talk with children about 9/11
, September 7, 2012
Back-to-school strategies for success
, August 23, 2012
Evaluate the effectiveness of your 4-H club meetings
, August 20, 2012
There’s a fair in the air!
, July 27, 2012
Help your animals beat the heat
, July 11, 2012
Implementing the Experiential Learning Model in 4-H programming – Part 3
, June 7, 2012
Protect yourself and your pets from ticks
, June 6, 2012
Use proper bio-security practices with birds
, May 18, 2012
Vaccinate your pet for ensured health
, May 7, 2012
Smartphone applications can help youth manage animal science projects
, May 7, 2012
Keeping 4-H project records develops skills in youth for later success in life
, April 24, 2012
Simple steps to help the well-being of your animals
, March 23, 2012
How to bathe your dog correctly
, March 23, 2012
Inside 4-H: Participating in animal/animal product evaluation provides unique learning opportunities
, March 6, 2012
Animal science programs for youth build life skills
, March 6, 2012
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Informational webinar for Michigan fairs and exhibitions to be hosted June 6, 2024
, May 30, 2024
MSU Extension offers learning opportunities for small, medium and large farms
, January 27, 2023
MSU Extension educator to lead chronic wasting disease outreach efforts
, December 10, 2019
Authored Documents
Slow the spread and know the facts: Chronic wasting disease
, September 11, 2024
Meat Processor Deer/Venison Processing Recommendations to Minimize the Spread of Chronic Wasting Disease
, September 20, 2022
Meat Processor Deer/Venison Processing Recommendations to Minimize the Spread of Chronic Wasting Disease
, September 3, 2021
Field to Table Guide
, September 25, 2020
Tips for Purchasing and Bringing Home Livestock
, March 28, 2019
Fair and Exhibition Animal Health Planning Guide
, January 11, 2018
Biosecurity for Your Bird Population Virtual Training
, April 7, 2016
Cloverbud Animal Record Book
, April 16, 2015
Chronic Wasting Disease
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Small Scale Poultry Farming Online Course
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Managing small laying hen flocks
Biosecurity Basics to Prevent the Spread of Disease
Small Flock Poultry Management
Biosecurity for Your Birds
Meeting Deer's Nutritional Needs Through Food Plots
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