Animal Agriculture
Animal agriculture research and outreach is vital to Michigan State University's land-grant mission. MSU AgBioResearch and MSU Extension work to advance knowledge through partnerships with multiple MSU colleges, commodity organizations and producers, as well as stakeholders throughout Michigan and around the world.
News
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New USDA grant supports MSU researcher studying prevention of dairy cow diseases after calving
Published on February 15, 2022
The $642K project is funded by USDA NIFA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative -
$19M research project seeks to understand how management impacts soil health, farmer well-being
Published on December 7, 2021
An international coalition co-led by MSU announced a $19 million project aimed at understanding how grazing management decisions impact soil health on pasture and rangeland, and how soil health can positively impact a producer’s land and well-being. -
MSU to host virtual field day on practical strategies for responsible use of antimicrobials in livestock production
Published on October 8, 2021
October 26 event titled "Management Over Medication in Livestock Production" will focus on practical strategies for responsible use of antimicrobials in food animals raised on farms of any size, and why this is important
Programs
Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture
The Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture is a partnership among the state's animal agriculture industries and MSU focused on advancing the Michigan animal agriculture economy.
Contact
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James Averill
Associate Director of MSU AgBioResearch
averillj@msu.edu