Dairy Management
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New MSU research to explore influenza outbreak in cattle
Published on May 14, 2024
Support for the project will be provided through capacity funding from USDA NIFA and the Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture. -
Staying safe in the milking parlor: Mitigating risk of HPAI infection
Published on May 10, 2024
Enhancing bio security practices in the milking parlor can mitigate the risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) infection in farm workers. -
Mitigando el riesgo de infección por HPAI a trabajadores durante el ordeño
Published on May 9, 2024
Mejorar las prácticas de bioseguridad en la sala de ordeño puede mitigar el riesgo de infección por Influenza Aviar Altamente Patógena (HPAI) en los trabajadores de la granja. -
Improving heifer recordkeeping: Key strategies and insights
Published on May 8, 2024
Detailed records on heifers provides opportunities for stakeholders to make well-informed management and investment decisions for the farm. -
Concrete grooving in cattle barns: Keeping your cows in the groove and on all fours
Published on April 23, 2024
Grooving makes a world of difference in preventing slips, falls and injuries for your cows when they’re walking on concrete. Understanding cow behavior will give you clues if you need floor resurfacing. -
Michigan cattle producers’ perceptions of traceability technology
Published on April 23, 2024
Beef cattle and dairy producers across Michigan weigh in on implementing traceability technology in their operations. -
Biosecurity for dairy and beef cattle farms
Published on April 12, 2024
Preventive practices and early identification of sick cattle are essential to minimizing the spread of disease amongst individual animals and across herds. -
Management over Medication: Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Livestock Herd on Your Small Livestock Farm
This presentation will share tips and tricks for sheep, goats, swine, dairy, and beef cattle herds. Some management ideas will be given on keeping animals healthy on the farm and decreasing the use of medication and vet calls to your farm.