News
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Carcass Dressing Percentage and Cooler Shrink
Published on May 9, 2011
Carcass dressing percentage and cooler shrink vary among species and type of animals. -
Use caution when determining proper turnout for spring grazing
Published on May 6, 2011
With the rain and cool weather, livestock grazers should carefully manage forages this spring for success later in the year. -
Should you test for Johne’s Disease?
Published on May 6, 2011
Sometimes, cattle producers and those who work with them get frustrated by conflicting test results for Johne’s Disease. Should you discontinue testing? -
Tips on submitting insects for identification
Published on May 6, 2011
No more guessing: Here’s how to package up insects and other arthropods for identification from the lab. -
Be a good neighbor when spreading manure
Published on May 6, 2011
Using the best management practices when spreading manure can decrease your probability of having a Right to Farm complaint. -
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. -
TRACKER programs available through PCDART software
Published on May 5, 2011
On-farm dairy herd management record keeping programs provide easy access to cow and herd data for making day-to-day decisions. -
Options for pasturing livestock near water in Michigan
Published on May 5, 2011
Learn how to reduce the impact of livestock on stream banks and water quality by implementing these management practices. -
New tool for assessing air emissions from livestock farms
Published on May 5, 2011
The National Air Quality Site Assessment Tool helps livestock farmers evaluate the opportunities for reducing air emissions and odors associated with their operation. -
Consumers associate food labeled organic as being healthier
Published on May 4, 2011
Consumer panelists perceived snack foods labeled organic to be lower in calories, and were willing to pay more for them.