MSU Extension Pork

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  Updates to Official Identification for Exhibition Swine 2021

  Published on January 14, 2021
  For the 2021 exhibition year and beyond, the management of the official identification program for exhibition swine will be changing.

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  Legacy of the Land

  Published on December 4, 2020
  Through the MDARD/FRSAN Legacy of the Land grants, MSU Extension can help support you and your farm to help you stay or get back on a successful track.

• Bronze Level of Performance

  Published on August 7, 2020
  Manure application equipment inspection list for Level 1 certification.

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  Enhancing Business Continuity for Pork Operations through Secure Pork Supply Planning

  Published on July 22, 2020
  Secure Pork Supply planning is the effort of the pork industry to protect as much of itself as possible from loss if a highly contagious animal disease with severe consequences were to occur.

• CHAMP E-Tool designed to assist the Michigan agriculture community

  Published on July 21, 2020
  This tool is designed for the Michigan agriculture community to help identify and implement appropriate and meaningful exposure control strategies to protect workers and the public.

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  Supporting the Animal Agriculture Industry in Michigan

  Published on June 18, 2020
  Michigan State University (MSU) Extension works to increase farmers’ success while protecting the environment and ensuring food safety.

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  Managing the Current Situation Webinar for Michigan Pork Industry

  Published on June 9, 2020
  The purpose of this webinar is to provide information and resources for our pork producers here in Michigan. Our hope is that this will help best position our producers to respond to industry disruption.

• 2020 Prohibited Product Affidavit

  Published on June 7, 2020
  This affidavit lists any products that can't be given to the exhibited animal or any other regulations that should be followed as it is intended for public consumption.

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  Recommendations for Marketing Youth Animal Projects – Swine

  Published on May 25, 2020
  This document will serve as a guide to help youth market, establish pricing, find a processor, keep records, and evaluate transportation considerations.

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  Disposal: What You Need to Know Seven-days Before You Depopulate

  Published on May 14, 2020
  The Michigan Bodies of Deal Animals Act regulates the management of dead animals in Michigan. This law applies to all methods of disposal, even in emergency situations such as market disruption brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.