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Animal welfare at the fair: Heat stress

Published on July 14, 2021
Learn how to mitigate heat stress for animals during fair season.
Animal welfare at the fair: Thermoregulation and thermoneutral zone

Published on July 12, 2021
Understanding how livestock thermoregulation and thermoneutral are important in providing excellent animal care.
Showcasing the science in animal science

Published on December 8, 2020
Take a deeper look at the science involved in animal production.
Top four strategies for keeping your 4-H animal projects healthy in cold weather

Published on December 8, 2020
Use these four steps to help keep your 4-H animals healthy during the long Michigan winters.
Record keeping: Now where did I put that information?

Published on July 16, 2020
Keeping records is important when raising market animals.
Michigan State University Extension releases COVID-19 Hazard Assessment and Mitigation Program (CHAMP) e-tool to support the agriculture industry

Published on June 24, 2020
The MSU Extension CHAMP e-tool will assist farms and businesses involved in agriculture with developing a written COVID-19 control plan.
New online series in livestock education

Published on May 28, 2020
A new seven-part series focuses on livestock daily care, nutrition and showmanship.
What does a herd health plan look like?

Published on April 13, 2020
A herd health plan is a wonderful tool to help you manage your livestock all year long.
Preventing and preparing for barn fires

Published on December 11, 2018
Have you ever thought about how you can prevent a fire in your barn? Read this tips for reducing the risk and being prepared for a barn fire.
Sans named outstanding 4-H alumna

Published on October 16, 2018
Oakland County 4-H alumna Maggie Sans, of Clarkston, is among eight 4-H alumni inducted into the Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society in 2018.