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Animal health updates for the 2025 fair and exhibition season

Published on April 18, 2025
Join MSU Extension, MDARD and MAFE for an informational webinar aimed at helping fairs and exhibitions prepare for their 2025 livestock events.
2025 Michigan 4-H Hippology contest sees growth

Published on April 10, 2025
Hippology, by definition, is the scientific study of the horse. This contest allows youth participants to put their equine knowledge to the test.
Outstanding agricultural 4-H volunteers sought for MFB 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award

Published on January 16, 2025
The Michigan 4-H Foundation is seeking nominations of remarkable agricultural 4-H volunteers for the Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award. Nominations due March 15.
Horse hoof care during wintertime

Published on December 12, 2024
Winter hoof care is just as important as care during the rest of the year.
Hippology teams represent Michigan 4-H nationally

Published on December 12, 2024
Washtenaw County 4-H represented Michigan at two national hippology contests.
How to start a 4-H horse judging team

Published on December 12, 2024
Learn tips from coaches and leaders on how to develop a successful 4-H horse judging team.
Horse care during the cold months

Published on December 11, 2024
As the seasons change, here are some tips to provide comfort to our four-legged pony pals!
Michigan 4-H Horse and pony program has a successful 2024!

Published on December 2, 2024
As we head into the holiday season, the Michigan 4-H horse program is celebrating a successful year of programs in 2024 and gearing up for the 2025 year!
Michigan 4-H youth compete at national horse judging

Published on November 26, 2024
October was a big month for the Michigan 4-H horse program!
Enhance members' learning through 4-H educational contests

Published on November 26, 2024
Several animal science contests, like quiz bowls, judging contests and skill-a-thons, are held throughout the year. These are great ways to teach youth about animal science.