MSU Extension Dairy

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  Optimizing mastitis treatment costs using benchmarking data

  Published on August 6, 2025
  New tools for economic analysis.

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  Focusing on latent carriers for controlling Salmonella Dublin in dairy herds

  Published on August 6, 2025
  Field study on vaccine efficacy to reduce in utero transmission.

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  Heifer Academy Seminar Series

  Published on August 5, 2025
  MSU Extension’s virtual six-seminar series on issues relevant to heifer management.

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  Farm biosecurity and disease outbreak response plans

  Published on August 5, 2025
  Prioritize safety for workers and animals.

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  MSU hosts tour of new Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center

  Published on July 28, 2025
  Modernized facility will increase research output and impact, improve educational opportunities, serve as a hub for Michigan dairy industry

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  MSU Extension Provides Information and Guidance to Michigan's Agriculture Industry During Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Disease Outbreak

  Published on July 2, 2025
  MSU Extension’s readiness and rapid response to disease outbreaks safeguarded Michigan’s livestock industry by equipping farmers with vital biosecurity knowledge and resources.

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  Raising the bar for calf care: A look into the Calf Care Quality Assurance program

  Published on June 5, 2025
  The CCQA program equips calf raisers with science-based training and resources to ensure consistent, high-quality care. It builds consumer trust, supports employee education and promotes animal welfare across the beef and dairy industries.

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  Managing calf transportation: The Canadian perspective

  Published on June 5, 2025
  As more young calves are traveling the roadways, researchers have been gathering data to determine what challenges calves face due to transportation and what can mitigate those issues to give calves the best start and achieve high heifer completion rates.