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• Zoonotic Disease

  Published on October 10, 2014
  Learn about germs that can spread between humans and animals, and how to reduce everyone’s risk of catching them

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  Biosecurity Tips for Poultry Owners

  Published on March 10, 2017
  

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  Tips for New Hen Owners

  Published on March 10, 2017
  

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  Tips for New Chick Owners

  Published on March 10, 2017
  

• Pullets: Alternative Methods to Delay Onset of Lay

  Published on May 22, 2015
  

• Purdue University Avian Net

  Published on February 27, 2012
  

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  Infectious Laryngotracheitis (E3177)

  Published on October 23, 2015
  This bulletin offers more about the disease, vaccinations and laws in Michigan.

• Biosecurity for Your Bird Population Virtual Training

  Published on April 7, 2016
  Practicing proper biosecurity on your farm is the most effective way to help stop the spread of disease. Learn more about effective biosecurity efforts through this virtual training.

• Spring weather will slowly warm

  Published on March 30, 2011
  Michigan’s weather forecast indicates a slow warming trend over the next few weeks

• Save the date for the 2014 Integrated Pest Management Academy, Feb. 18-19

  Published on August 16, 2013
  Michigan State University Extension is pleased to announce the third annual Integrated Pest Management Academy, Feb. 18-19 in East Lansing, Mich. We are releasing the date early to ensure you all have it on your calendar!

• Use proper bio-security practices with birds

  Published on May 18, 2012
  Healthy flocks rock! Spring time is a great opportunity to brush up on the bio-security practices you use while tending to your poultry flock.

• Home preparedness calls for three days of stored food

  Published on April 1, 2011
  Food availability for at least three days during an emergency is the April 2011 goal on website www.do1thing.us.

• What does an organic label on meat really mean?

  Published on July 20, 2011
  Definitions exist for meat labeled Organic from USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP). Other marketing claims may or may not have clear definitions.

• Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources event to focus on soil health

  Published on January 12, 2016
  Michigan State University will host its first Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Soils on Aug. 24, 2016, at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center in Frankenmuth, Michigan.

• Changes to the Right to Farm 2014 Site Selection GAAMPs

  Published on May 16, 2014
  The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development recently made significant changes to the GAAMPs for Site Selection and Odor Control for New and Expanding Livestock Facilities. Livestock producers should be familiar with these changes.

• Online water use reporting must be completed by April 1

  Published on February 28, 2013
  Large volume agricultural water users have one month left to file their 2012 report with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

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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.

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  Poultry enthusiasts are encouraged to sign up for MSU Extension news digest

  Published on January 19, 2016
  Subscribe to the MSU Extension Poultry digest to ensure you have the most up-to-date information about avian influenza.

• Livestock may not mix with fruit and vegetable production

  Published on March 2, 2012
  Livestock in close proximity to produce-growing areas can pose a problem for growers seeking food safety certification. With proper mitigation strategies, the two can coexist. Without these strategies, passing an audit may be difficult.

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  MSU Extension creates alternatives to live poultry shows for Michigan 4-H’ers

  Published on June 1, 2015
  Alternatives needed following announcement of cancellation of poultry and related shows as a precautionary measure to protect bird health in Michigan.