College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Infectious Laryngotracheitis (E3177)

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

• 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

• 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.

• Pullets: Alternative Methods to Delay Onset of Lay

  Published on May 22, 2015
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• Purdue University Avian Net

  Published on February 27, 2012
  

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  Tips for New Chick Owners

  Published on March 10, 2017
  An infographic for new chick owners on how to properly care for their chicks.

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  Tips for New Hen Owners

  Published on March 10, 2017
  

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  Biosecurity Tips for Poultry Owners

  Published on March 10, 2017
  

• 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.

• Livestock producers: use antibiotics appropriately

  Published on April 5, 2011
  Livestock producers must use antibiotics judiciously and under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.

• Don’t wash raw chicken or turkey before cooking it

  Published on September 5, 2013
  Germs can be spread all over your kitchen when washing raw poultry and contaminate other foods and surfaces so don’t do it.

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  How to recognize a sick bird

  Published on May 17, 2017
  People with backyard birds should be able to recognize when a bird is sick.

• Cook hamburger to 160 Degrees

  Published on February 27, 2011
  Thoroughly cooking hamburger to 160°F can prevent foodborne illness.

• Biosecurity efforts are important for Michigan poultry and bird owners

  Published on April 7, 2015
  Confirmed cases of H5N2 avian influenza exist but not considered a human health risk.

• 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.

• Temporary manure stacks should not cross the line

  Published on February 26, 2011
  Selecting the correct location for a temporary manure stack takes forethought. Consider where runoff may move, who will be impacted by odor and what pest may hatch from the pile before the stack is placed.

• Michigan fencing requirement for livestock: Part 1

  Published on December 12, 2013
  Legal fencing requirements for livestock operations in Michigan.

• Ready your farm for cover crops this fall

  Published on July 28, 2011
  Act now if you plan to use cover crops this fall to capture and recycle manure nutrients.

• Potential sources of labor: Are these in your future plans?

  Published on March 1, 2016
  Farms should think about different strategies to fill their labor needs in 2016 and beyond. Consider any and all of these options and strategies to obtain needed workers in the future.

• Humans cannot get avian influenza from poultry and eggs

  Published on May 1, 2015
  Avian influenza has been found in the Midwest and Canada, but shouldn't impact your food purchasing or eating decisions.