• Information on the impact of ractopamine elimination for county fairs and exhibitions

    Published on March 13, 2020
    MSU Extension provides information on the impacts of ractopamine on county fairs and exhibitions

  • Creating a biosecurity plan map of your swine facilities using Google Earth

    Published on March 7, 2020
    This document will help you create a biosecurity map of your swine facilities using Google Earth Pro. The map will be part of your enhanced biosecurity plan against foreign animal disease. It should show the specific biosecurity lines that you follow.

  • Poultry Processing in Michigan

    Published on February 25, 2020
    A schematic to help guide those starting a poultry processing facility.

  • Need assessment of the Michigan Beef Industry

    Published on February 14, 2020
    MSU Extension provides a list of results for the beef industries needs assessment.

  • Needs Assessment of Michigan Beef Industries

    Published on February 12, 2020
    The questions asked in the Beef Needs Assessment Survey Distributed across the state of Michigan during March, April, May of 2019 are on the following pages.

  • Cow-calf enterprise budget tool

    Published on January 29, 2020
    This excel tool helps cow-calf producers forecast their economic profitability. The tool will help users better understand their revenue, variable and fixed costs, and ultimately profitability.

  • Spartan Emergency Animal Tissue Composting Planner v1.04

    Published on December 5, 2019
    MSU Extension provides an opportunity for people to learn and understand instructions for a Spartan Emergency Animal Tissue Composting Planner.

  • Animal Tissue Composting Record Form

    Published on December 5, 2019
    An example of a form that can be used to keep records of composting work done on-farm or in an animal processing business.

  • Spartan Animal Tissue Compost System Planner v1.03

    Published on December 5, 2019
    MSU Extension provides a template for you to easily document animal production and compost.

  • Spartan Compost Recipe Optimizer v1.05

    Published on December 5, 2019
    MSU Extension provides an opportunity for people to learn how to develop a compost recipe.

  • Rodent Control SOP

    Published on November 22, 2019
    To maintain a high level of good health in your herd, you must use various biosecurity practices to prevent the introduction or spread of disease. One area of biosecurity you should address is the rodent control methods your farm uses.

  • Piglet Processing SOP

    Published on November 22, 2019
    Piglet processing includes various procedures used to administer treatment, prepare piglets for growth, and identify animals.

  • Moving Nonambulatory Animals SOP

    Published on November 22, 2019
    A pig that cannot get up or can stand with support and is unable to bear weight on two of its legs is considered nonambulatory.

  • Mortality Record Sheet

    Published on November 22, 2019
    This sheet is used to record the mortality within the swine facility.

  • Handling Equipment SOP

    Published on November 22, 2019
    Good handling practices will be prioritized on the farm. It is understood that using low-stress handling practices contributes to the well-being and positive impact of the animal, caretaker, and the pork industry.

  • Rodent Station Label

    Published on November 22, 2019
    This sheet is used to record the various rodent labels and bait stations used throughout the swine facility.

  • Needle and Sharp Usage SOP

    Published on November 22, 2019
    The animal care practices on this farm may require the use of needles to administer injectable medications to the animals. The caretaker responsible for providing the animals with these treatments must be well trained in the needle use guidelines.

  • Visitor and Service Persons Biosecurity Policy SOP

    Published on November 22, 2019
    The primary risk from people entering the facility is tracking in contaminated materials on their possessions, clothing, and body from direct and indirect contact with pigs.

  • Feeding and Watering SOP

    Published on November 22, 2019
    Animal behavior can be greatly affected by the availability of feed and water. Feed and water equipment should be maintained and in working order.

  • Farm Visitor Log-In Sheet

    Published on November 22, 2019
    This sheet is to use to log in visitors into the swine facility.