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  Already at Freeboard? How to Deal with a Manure Storage Emergency

  Published on May 1, 2019

  Does the wet spring have your manure storage looking dangerously full? Are your fields too saturated to spread on? There are some actions you can take to relieve the situation and the impending environmental emergency.

• Euthanasia of Large Animals - Bolt Gun

  Published on July 2, 2018

  Location and angle for humane euthanasia of large animals using a penetrating captive bolt gun.

• Euthanasia of Large Animals - Firearm

  Published on July 2, 2018

  Location and angle for humane euthanasia of large animals using a firearm.

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  Swine Exhibit Hand Washing Sign

  Published on July 17, 2017

  The following sign can be used to help visitors to swine barns practice good hygiene and biosecurity by washing their hands after visiting.

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  Pork Quarterly - June 2017

  Published on June 20, 2017

  In this issue: Your Greatest Assets: Teams and Ideal Players, Labor Considerations, Where will you find the necessary labor for our growing industry, Looking for more information

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  Pork Quarterly - March 2017

  Published on April 10, 2017

  In this issue: All Abut the Ladies, MSU Teams Focus on Pig Aggression, Improving Genetic Selection, Critical Determinants of the First and Future Lactations, Refining Lactation Diets

• Fencing and watering systems for livestock webinar

  Published on March 15, 2017

  Getting started with fencing and watering systems for livestock.

• Animal Agriculture: Impacting Animal Health and Wellbeing

  Published on December 22, 2016

  As stewards of agriculture, livestock producers are continuously focused on improving production and minimizing risks. Animal health is one area producers are always striving to improve.

• Animal Agriculture: Delivering Timely Animal Health and Wellbeing Programs

  Published on December 22, 2016

  MSU Extension animal agriculture programs focus on educating and helping farmers raise healthy, productive animals that also result in profitable farms and satisfied employees and consumers.

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  Pork Quarterly - December 2016

  Published on December 12, 2016

  In this issue: Best Odds - Success in meeting the requirements of CSIA stars with PQA Assessments, Extra-label use for pain management in pigs, Positive Pig Handling, Statewide Winter and Spring Programs