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  Infectious Laryngotracheitis (E3177)

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

• Growing Michigan Agriculture Proceedings

  Published on January 24, 2013
  Proceedings from the Growing Michigan Agriculture Conference, held Jan. 24, 2013 at the Lansing Center in Lansing, Mich.

• Purdue University Avian Net

  Published on February 27, 2012
  

• Pullets: Alternative Methods to Delay Onset of Lay

  Published on May 22, 2015
  

• 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.

• Odor Management Plans

  Published on June 11, 2012
  Odor management plans (OMP) can help farmers determine the major farm odor sources.

• The impact of ammonia and hydrogen sulfide emissions from animal agriculture

  Published on February 17, 2011
  Ammonia emissions impact human and ecosystem health while hydrogen sulfide is primarily a human health concern.

• Reminders for farm safety: Part Two

  Published on June 6, 2012
  One of the biggest dangers with machinery is the chance of entanglement from the PTO shaft.

• 2014 Growing Michigan Agriculture Conference

  Published on January 17, 2014
  Emerging important issues will prompt valuable discussion at the 2014 Growing Michigan Agriculture Conference during Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Week.

• Environmental group petitions EPA to regulate ammonia under the Clean Air Act

  Published on April 26, 2011
  Mitigation strategies may be needed for some crop and livestock farms.

• Have a manure spill kit ready to go into action

  Published on April 12, 2011
  A manure spill kit is a must have tool for Michigan dairy and livestock producers.

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  Proper manure management is important for everyone, including small-scale livestock or horse farms

  Published on August 19, 2014
  Using best management practices can help protect the environment. These practices can also improve the health and well-being of your animals and increase your farm’s profit.

• What’s your manure IQ?

  Published on April 23, 2013
  A quick quiz will reveal and enhance your manure wisdom.

• 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.

• Working in confined space on farms requires safety planning

  Published on February 17, 2011
  Farms with confined-space hazards need to plan ahead to protect workers.

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  Protect yourself from salmonella when handling chicks and ducklings

  Published on April 11, 2017
  We hear about taking precautions to avoid getting salmonella when cooking chicken, but we forget it can also be passed along from handling our feathered friends.

• Hiring top-notch farm labor means digging deep

  Published on January 25, 2013
  Recruiting, hiring and keeping the best farm workers require careful planning and knowing how to select the best people for the job.

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  Agricultural Energy Conservation Tour: Energy efficiency benefits dairy farm

  Published on July 22, 2016
  Dairy farmer will explain how energy efficiency practices and a renewable energy project have reduced energy expenses.

• Michigan drought update for July 25, 2012

  Published on July 25, 2012
  The next week or two is forecasted to bring at least a temporary break to the drought conditions.