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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.

• Pullets: Alternative Methods to Delay Onset of Lay

  Published on May 22, 2015
  

• Purdue University Avian Net

  Published on February 27, 2012
  

• 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.

• Odor Management Plans

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

• 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

• Health impacts of living near livestock production facilities explored at MSU Extension conference

  Published on April 8, 2013
  The April 23, 2013 Communities and Livestock conference sponsored by Michigan State University Extension, will include two presentations on the health outcomes of residents living near large livestock facilities.

• Don’t delay – you only have two weeks! Farmer Rancher Grants due December 2

  Published on November 17, 2011
  If you have ideas on enhancing sustainable agriculture on farms, you still have time to submit an individual, partner or group NCR-SARE Farmer Rancher Grant.

• Spring weather will slowly warm

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

• 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.

• 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.

• How warm and dry is it, really?

  Published on June 28, 2012
  Use MSU’s Enviro-weather tools to quickly compare seasonal heat (degree-day) and moisture (precipitation) accumulations with previous and “normal” years.

• 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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  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.

• Poultry show cancellation lifted in Michigan

  Published on December 23, 2015
  MSU Extension reminds poultry owners to remain vigilant to biosecurity measures with their flocks.

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  Showcasing the science in “animal science”

  Published on February 15, 2016
  Take a deeper look at the science involved in animal production.

• 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.

• 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.

• Updated social security basics for farmers

  Published on January 20, 2012
  Legislation passed late last year extended some FICA tax provisions until the end of February.