Dairy Management
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More than $2.5M in new funding to support Michigan animal agriculture research, outreach
Published on June 17, 2024
The Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture will be supporting 23 new research and outreach projects. -
New bilingual video series aims to reduce the spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria
Published on June 12, 2024
Farm workers play a crucial role in reducing the spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria. -
Advances in understanding Gram-positive mastitis on farms
Published on June 12, 2024
Mastitis remains the most common and costly disease in the dairy industry, and most cases are treated with intramammary antibiotics. -
Determining the causes of pregnancy loss in lactating dairy cows
Published on June 12, 2024
New research on fertility in dairy herds. -
The short- and long-term effects of social contact in dairy calves
Published on June 11, 2024
Emily Lindner, a PhD student in the Animal Behavior and Welfare lab at the University of Florida shared her knowledge on the impact of social rearing on dairy calf performance and production during a recent webinar. -
Michigan 4-H Youth Dairy Days Entry Information
Published on June 3, 2024
Entry information for Michigan 4-H Youth Dairy Days. Includes rules, registration information, and resources to prepare for youth dairy cattle judging, youth dairy quiz bowl, youth dairy management, and youth showmanship and breed shows. -
Mortality composting resources for responsible management practices
Published on June 3, 2024
Managing livestock mortalities on-farm requires careful planning and precaution. MSU Extension has compiled resources on mortality management. -
Managing heifer inventory: Ensuring the future of your operations
Published on May 30, 2024
Kelly Sporer from CentralStar Cooperative Inc. shared her insights on managing heifer inventory during a Heifer Academy webinar hosted by Dairy Educator Cora Okkema.