MSU Extension Pork

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  MSU Extension ERAIL holds emergency equipment trailer training to assist first responders with managing accidents involving animals

  Published on May 25, 2023
  Calhoun County holds ERAIL trailer training to expand first responders’ knowledge of, and resources for, responding to accidents involving livestock.

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  MSU Extension requests farmer assistance in completing QuickBooks survey

  Published on May 25, 2023
  Help MSU Extension build QuickBooks resources that will help you optimize your financial records.

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  SowBridge distance educational program for pork producers announces 2023 schedule

  Published on May 23, 2023
  This message is your personal invitation to subscribe to SowBridge 2023, a distance educational program, offered monthly on Zoom, that brings leading experts on current topics that are critical for successful sow and pork production operations.

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  Michigan State University Extension offers training for first responders, law enforcement officials and others on responding to accidents involving livestock in Marne

  Published on May 23, 2023
  Program attendees will be better prepared to manage and respond to accidents involving livestock after attending this hands-on training.

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  MSU Extension online meat cutter training course available

  Published on May 16, 2023
  Self-paced online course covering beef and pork cutting along with meat science essentials.

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  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

  Published on May 5, 2023
  The MSU Extension Pork Team conducted a survey of Michigan swine producers and swine veterinarians to determine if Veterinary Feed Directive guidelines have affected the health of their herds or their management practices.

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  What is management over medication?

  Published on May 5, 2023
  Management of livestock is essential for a healthy herd. Some medications can be avoided with close observation and understanding of a herd health plan, which is the main objective of the management over medication concept.

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  Why farm in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula?

  Published on May 2, 2023
  Low cost land and a laidback lifestyle may seem appealing, but the basics of successful farming in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are the same as everywhere else: careful planning, efficient use of resources, adaptability, commitment and good luck.

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  Keeping swine in the thermoneutral zone

  Published on April 21, 2023
  Estimating hot conditions affecting pigs raised inside buildings and making modifications to reduce the risk of heat stress.

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  Making It In Michigan Conference and Trade Show returned to in-person format for 2023

  Published on April 21, 2023
  MSU Product Center hosted the 14th annual conference on April 20, 2023, at the Lansing Center.

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  2023 Update: Official Identification Tags for Exhibition Swine Experiencing Supply Chain Issues

  Published on April 18, 2023
  Exhibitors, breeders looking to source 840 tags for swine projects may find delayed shipping.

• Still time to report large or significant water use

  Published on April 14, 2023
  Agricultural water users in both Indiana and Michigan have until at least June 1 to report their water use for water sources with the capacity to pump 70 gallons per minute or greater.

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  Soil testing returns through MSU Extension!

  Published on April 4, 2023
  MSU Extension launches new soil testing program for home gardeners and commercial growers.

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  Finding the right crisis support: Alternatives to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

  Published on March 28, 2023
  Discover resources and support options for mental health crises to keep yourself and your loved ones safe during challenging times.

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  Fotonovela: A helpful tool reducing mental health stigma within Spanish-speaking communities

  Published on February 28, 2023
  Developed as part of its farm stress management efforts, MSU Extension offers a new mental health resource for people who speak Spanish – the fotonovela titled Sentimientos Secretos, or Secret Feelings.

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  Use of medically important antimicrobials in food-producing animals has declined significantly since implementation of Veterinary Feed Directive guidelines

  Published on February 3, 2023
  Based on FDA’s most recent Summary Report on Use of Medically Important Antimicrobials, antimicrobial use in food-producing animals has declined by 28% during the 5-year period since Veterinary Feed Directive Guidelines were enacted in 2017.

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  MSU Extension offers learning opportunities for small, medium and large farms

  Published on January 27, 2023
  MI Ag Ideas to Grow With Virtual Conference is offered February 27 – March 10, 2023 and highlights beekeeping, livestock production, environmental management and farmers markets.

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  Minimizing impacts of higher temperatures on pigs raised outdoors

  Published on January 27, 2023
  Producers who raise pigs outdoors can implement several low-cost adaptive measures to help minimize adverse effects of high temperatures on pig health and performance.

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  Mortality composting done right

  Published on January 27, 2023
  Improving the management of on-farm mortality management to avoid composting and environmental problems.

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  Third annual MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference focuses on food and animal production

  Published on January 19, 2023
  The MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference offers an array of free educational sessions on food and animal production from February 27 through March 10.

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