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Sheep & Goats

MSU Extension supports the diverse needs of sheep and goat producers in the upper Midwest. Educational programming efforts focus on critical issues affecting all producers.

Emergency Response to Accident Involving Livestock virtual training

This virtual training provides participants with the information needed to effectively and efficiently respond to an accident where animals are involved.
Sep 21

Solar grazing pasture walk

September 21, 2021 6:30PM – 8:30PM Herbruck’s Green Meadow Organic Facility, 3896 Grand River Ave. Saranac, MI 48881

Individuals who attend this pasture walk will learn how sheep can be utilized for vegetation management under and around ground-mounted solar arrays.
Sep 21

Beginning Grazing School 2021

September 21, 2021 – October 22, 2021 Online sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00pm to 8:30pm from Sept, 21st to Oct. 14th. In person sessions will be held on October 22nd from 9:00am to 4:30pm Online and In-person at Kellogg Biological Station (KBS) or Lake City Research Center

Farmers and landowners who graze dairy, livestock and small ruminant animals, and want the latest animal and forage research on grazing management.
Oct 16

Sheep Teaching and Research Center Open House

October 16, 2021 1:00PM – 4:00PM 5526 Bennett Rd, Lansing, MI

MSU is hosting an open house at the STRC on October 16 from 1-4pm.
Oct 26

Management over Medication Virtual Field Day

October 26, 2020 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Zoom

Michigan State University will host a virtual field day focusing on responsible use of antimicrobials.
Getting Started with Meat Goats

Published on April 1, 2016

The basics of meat goat production.
Sheep and Goat Management

Published on January 11, 2016

Getting started with sheep and goats.
Fencing and Watering Systems for Livestock Webinar

Published on March 15, 2017

Getting started with fencing and watering systems for livestock.
Animal Based Enterprises

Published on January 11, 2016

Getting started with animal-based enterprises (U.P. specific).
Sheep & Goats

MSU Extension supports the diverse needs of sheep and goat producers in the upper Midwest. Educational programming efforts focus on critical issues affecting all producers.
Michael Metzger

Small Ruminant Educator
metzgerm@msu.edu
517-788-4292
Richard Ehrhardt, PhD

Senior Specialist-Small Ruminant Extension
ehrhard5@msu.edu
517-353-2906
Kim Cassida, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor/Extension Specialist - Forages & Cover Crops
cassida@msu.edu
517-353-0278
Watering Systems for Grazing (E3097)

Published on March 26, 2012
There are two basic approaches to watering systems on grazing land: either take the water to the animals, or provide limited access for the animals to go to the water.
Weather - Drought

Published on July 2, 2012
The MSU Extension Weather – Drought resource page provides timely information to agricultural producers as weather conditions impact their operation.
Euthanasia of Large Animals - Bolt Gun

Published on July 2, 2018
Location and angle for humane euthanasia of large animals using a penetrating captive bolt gun.
Manure Management for Fairs and Exhibitions – Storage

Published on May 11, 2021
A guide to developing manure storage at fairs and expos: #2 in a series of four fact sheets for fairs and expos.
Odor Management Plans

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

Published on March 20, 2012
The Michigan State University Environmental Quality for Agriculture team provides industry information on air quality, biosecurity, diet modification, mortality management and water conservation.
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.