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CHAMP E-Tool designed to assist the Michigan agriculture community

Published on July 21, 2020
This tool is designed for the Michigan agriculture community to help identify and implement appropriate and meaningful exposure control strategies to protect workers and the public.
Supporting the Animal Agriculture Industry in Michigan

Published on June 18, 2020
Michigan State University (MSU) Extension works to increase farmers’ success while protecting the environment and ensuring food safety.
Recommendations for Marketing Youth Animal Projects – Sheep and Goats

Published on May 25, 2020
This document will serve as a guide to help youth market, establish pricing, find a processor, keep records, and evaluate transportation considerations.
Freezer Goat Pricing Worksheet

Published on May 15, 2020
This spreadsheet breaks down the pricing for freezer goat.
Freezer Lamb Pricing Worksheet

Published on May 15, 2020
This spreadsheet breaks down the pricing for the freezer lambs.
Mortality Management After a Rollover Event

Published on October 4, 2019
A guide to mortality management options after an unexpected situation.
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.
Euthanasia of Large Animals - Firearm

Published on July 2, 2018
Location and angle for humane euthanasia of large animals using a firearm.
Animal Agriculture: Delivering Timely Animal Health and Wellbeing Programs

Published on December 22, 2016
MSU Extension animal agriculture programs focus on educating and helping farmers raise healthy, productive animals that also result in profitable farms and satisfied employees and consumers.
Animal Agriculture: Impacting Animal Health and Wellbeing

Published on December 22, 2016
As stewards of agriculture, livestock producers are continuously focused on improving production and minimizing risks. Animal health is one area producers are always striving to improve.
Bioseguridad para Expositores Ganaderas y Avicolas (E2843SP)

Published on September 22, 2016
Las exposiciones ganaderas son una parte importante de la agricultura en los Estados Unidos.
Biosecurity for Livestock and Poultry Exhibitions (E2843)

Published on September 22, 2016
Livestock exhibitions are an important part of agriculture in the United States.
Guia de Bioseguridad para Visitas a Fincas Ganaderas (E2842SP)

Published on September 22, 2016
This is the Spanish counterpart for the English bulletin E2842, Biosecurity Guide for Livestock Farm Visits.
Bioseguridad para Expositores ganaderos (E2841SP)

Published on September 22, 2016
This is the Spanish counterpart for the English bulletin E2841, Biosecurity for Livestock Exhibitors.
Biosecurity for Livestock Exhibitors (E2841)

Published on September 22, 2016
Livestock exhibitions are an important part of agriculture in the United States.
Handling, Using, and Storing Lamb (E3215)

Published on March 18, 2016
Keeping Land-applied Manure in the Root Zone - Part 2: Tile-drained Land (WO1037)

Published on October 20, 2015
Management strategies that keep applied manure in the root zone will make the nutrients available for the next crop, improve soil quality, and prevent manure nutrient and contaminant loss to the environment.
Keeping Land-applied Manure in the Root Zone - Part 1: Sediment and Contaminant Runoff (WO1036)

Published on October 20, 2015
Management practices that capture land applied manure in the root zone will make the nutrients available for the next crop, improve soil quality, and prevent manure nutrient and contaminant loss in runoff.
Michigan 4-H Animal Treatment Record Sheet

Published on August 28, 2015
Michigan 4-H'ers and other animal caretakers can use the Michigan 4-H Animal Treatment Record Sheet to record information about the animal's treatment history.
Pygmy Goat Basic Owner’s Manual

Published on April 20, 2015
This book is intended as a beginner’s manual for the first-time goat owner and gives basic goat husbandry information. It was developed by and is available from the National Pygmy Goat Association.