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2017 Michigan Forage Variety Test Report now available
Published on February 14, 2018
Forage producers can increase profitability by using the best forage varieties available. -
Tell us about the impact of VFD rules on your herd
Published on February 12, 2018
Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with other Land-Grant Universities, is conducting a nationwide survey of food-animal producers to learn more about the impact of VFD rules. -
Resources for livestock farms on EPA air emissions reporting requirements effective January 22
Published on January 20, 2018
What farms need to know and what steps to follow to report air emissions from animal waste. -
New livestock environmental management educator hired in central Michigan
Published on January 16, 2018
Based in Gratiot County, Erica Rogers will begin working with livestock producers across the state of Michigan. -
Preventing coccidiosis in goats and sheep
Published on December 28, 2017
Sheep and goat producers should develop a plan for the prevention of coccidiosis, a common cause of death in kids and lambs. -
Preparing your small ruminant for kidding or lambing
Published on December 28, 2017
With kidding and lambing season right around the corner, owners should prepare their animals for best outcome. -
Managing the nutritional status of the late pregnant doe or ewe is critical for kid or lamb survival
Published on December 28, 2017
Proper nutritional management during late pregnancy of the doe or ewe is critical for kid or lamb survival and for milk production. -
Care of newborn kids and lambs
Published on December 28, 2017
Kids and lambs that are born in cold weather are at risk for hypothermia and starvation -
Sustainability on Michigan farms: Part 5
Published on December 20, 2017
Sustaining the economic viability of farm operations -
Dairy animals around the world: Sheep
Published on December 12, 2017
Learn more about dairy animals around the world, starting with sheep.