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• Veterinary Feed Directive – Year One in Review

  Published on January 10, 2020

  To gain a better understanding of the direct impacts to farmer raising animals for food productions MSU Extension led a nationwide survey to help determine what effect these new rules had across food animal species and across farms on a national level.

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  Understanding, responding and managing farm stress

  Published on September 24, 2019

  Come learn how to recognize and respond to those who may be struggling in our farming community.

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  Precision Livestock Farming Technology for Remote Monitoring of Pig Welfare and Health: Part 1

  Published on September 11, 2019

  Influential technology is becoming more accessible and being utilized in new ways for pig health and welfare.

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  The Five Freedoms: A history lesson in animal care and welfare

  Published on September 6, 2019

  The Five Freedoms have been the basis of animal welfare since the 1960s. Learn about what they are and why they have endured.

• Blockchain and the pork chain - A strategy for both producers and consumers

  Published on September 5, 2019

  Following examples of BeefChain, pork producers may have an opportunity to share their “why” directly with consumers.

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  Feeding pigs in extensive production: Part 2

  Published on September 5, 2019

  Complete feed rations are Important for the nutrition of your pigs

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  Feeding pigs in extensive production: Part 1

  Published on September 5, 2019

  Complete feed rations are Important for the nutrition of your pigs

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  More than projects at the county fair

  Published on August 13, 2019

  Look for opportunities to increase youth leadership at your local fair.

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  Emergency response training for livestock transportation rollover accidents offered at Michigan State University on September 23, 2019

  Published on August 12, 2019

  People involved in responding to, or preparing teams to respond to, accidents involving animals will receive critical information on the proper protocols, training and equipment needed to manage these events

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  EGLE announces draft state E. coli TMDL

  Published on July 26, 2019

  CAFO permits to be consistent with new TMDL

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  Going home: Biosecurity tips for animals that went to the county fair

  Published on July 22, 2019

  Animals exhibited at the county fair that will return to their home herds pose a significant biosecurity risk to the animals left at home.

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  Youth exhibitors should consider deworming options for their show pigs: Deworming products for show pigs (Part 2)

  Published on June 21, 2019

  As youth exhibitors in Michigan prepare their animals for fair they should map out a pig care strategy, this includes being mindful of the need, and consider their options for controlling parasites.

• Youth exhibitors should consider deworming options for their show pigs: Why are parasites a problem? (Part 1)

  Published on June 21, 2019

  As youth exhibitors in Michigan prepare their animals for fair, they should map out a pig care strategy, including being mindful of the need and considering their options for controlling parasites.

• Youth exhibitors should consider deworming options for their show pigs: Other methods to increase the health of your animals (Part 3)

  Published on June 21, 2019

  As youth exhibitors in Michigan prepare their animals for fair, they should map out a pig care strategy. This includes being mindful of the need and considering their options for controlling parasites.

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  Understanding delayed planting decisions in Michigan

  Published on June 6, 2019

  Reviewing the options available to producers who have not yet planted their field crops because of poor planting conditions.

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  Should the USDA establish a livestock dealer statutory trust?

  Published on June 4, 2019

  Public comment is open until June 24, 2019 regarding whether the USDA should establish a livestock dealer statutory trust.

• Become a grillmaster by using a food thermometer

  Published on May 30, 2019

  Meat quality and the overall eating experience can be improved by using a food thermometer to determine doneness and improve safety at the same. time

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  African Swine Fever: What you need to know

  Published on May 30, 2019

  African Swine Fever has affected the pork industry in several countries overseas. Knowing the signs and symptoms can help youth exhibitors keep their swine project healthy.

• Antibiotic use in swine production

  Published on May 15, 2019

  Why new regulations are a double-edged sword.

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  Early career agribusiness professional development training available

  Published on May 8, 2019

  Bridging the Experience Gap is an educational program for young professionals involved in agriculture who want to sharpen their skills and better understand production systems.