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• 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.

• 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.

• Pullets: Alternative Methods to Delay Onset of Lay

  Published on May 22, 2015
  

• Calving pens: manage for health

  Published on November 1, 2011
  Both the dam and the newborn calf are vulnerable to infection at calving time. The key is to reduce exposure to bacteria through management.

• Want to expand your poultry product processing options?

  Published on February 24, 2015
  Learn from experts how to improve and expand your processed poultry products on March 6, 2015.

• How much do livestock farms emit?

  Published on March 28, 2011
  Air emissions from animal feeding operations are a concern in many communities. How much of different pollutants do these farms emit?

• Use a PSNT to measure nutrients from manure

  Published on April 21, 2011
  The Pre-Sidedress Soil Nitrate Test (PSNT) is a valuable tool for optimizing nitrogen fertilizer applications on fields that have received manure.

• 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.

• MSU Extension offers safety tips for backyard poultry flocks

  Published on May 1, 2015
  People need to be aware of threats to their own birds as well as their possible impact on commercial poultry production.

• What’s your manure IQ?

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

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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.

• CAST publishes issue paper on air emissions

  Published on May 6, 2011
  A recently published issue paper from CAST provides science based information on air emissions connected to livestock production.

• 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.

• An inside look at turkey processing

  Published on January 23, 2014
  A video tour inside a turkey processing operation brings transparency to the process.

• Reflections of the 2015 Michigan poultry show ban in 4-H youth programs

  Published on October 20, 2015
  The 2015 Michigan poultry show ban presented many challenges, but 4-H members rose to the occasion.

• 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.

• Strong communication skills are effective on-farm tools

  Published on March 1, 2011
  As agricultural producers strive to improve production methods and productivity, they shouldn’t forget that communication skills can help get the job done.

• Biosecurity for Your Birds trainings help you become the best defense against disease!

  Published on April 27, 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 by attending a free upcoming training.

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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.