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HPAI dairy herd infection case report
Published on May 17, 2024
What happens in a dairy herd with HPAI? What should I expect if my herd became infected? This case report describes what one farmer has faced in the 15 days since herd infection began. -
A look at agriculture in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Published on May 16, 2024
A check-in with the Michigan field office of the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service shows a small, but important farming sector across the region. -
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. -
Togetherall cultivates online support for farmers
Published on May 9, 2024
Discover Togetherall, an online community for farmers, and explore additional resources provided by MSU Extension. Remember, you're never alone in your journey. -
Testing dairy cows for HPAI
Published on May 9, 2024
On Monday, April 29, USDA required that all lactating cows being shipped across state lines have a negative test for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), what all does it mean and how does a farmer get that done? -
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. -
Michigan AgrAbility to host regional workshop
Published on April 29, 2024
Michigan AgrAbility and the National AgrAbility Program are teaming up to offer an assistive technology professional training in Ann Arbor July 16-18, 2024. -
The basics of lagoons and anaerobic digester clean out
Published on April 25, 2024
Advice for sampling and cleanout for lagoons and anaerobic digesters and safety considerations.