Summer 2021 Spartan Dairy Newsletter

Summer's hot weather will cause heat stress in dairy cattle

As the weather gets warmer, there are a lot of factors to keep in mind when caring for dairy cattle.

Martin Mangual - Dairy Spotlight

Dairy Extension Educator

Do consumers care about redundant milk labels?

Michigan Dairy Recognition: Jim Reid

Jim Reid appointed to the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board.

MSU Dairy Challenge third national title in a row

Learn more about the path it took to reach MSU Dairy Challenge Team's third consecutive national championship.

Dairy industry stakeholders provide input to Deans of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine

The past year has been a challenging time for many aspects of MSU’s work, from undergraduate teaching to Extension programming. Learn more about the stakeholder input provided to the Deans of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine.

COVID-19 vaccine videos for agriculture workers in English and Spanish

In Michigan, agricultural employees are now eligible to receive the vaccine. Information about the vaccine is important for reaching high vaccination coverage against COVID-19.

Feeding for fertility

Tweaking your nutrition program may be key to getting more cows pregnant.

New this Fall: Dairy Industry Concentration

New this Fall...A Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science with a Dairy Industry Concentration

Michigan Dairy Recognition: Wilson Centennial Farms

Wilson Centennial Farms receive Platinum National Dairy Quality Award from the National Mastitis Council.

A year of changes at the MSU Dairy Farm

One year ago, Jim Good stepped foot on the MSU Dairy Teaching and Research Center for the first time in decades - as the new farm manager. Learn more about the changes over the past year at the MSU Dairy Teaching and Research Farm.

Fire destroys feed barn at MSU Dairy Cattle Center

A fire broke out in a feed barn at the Michigan State University Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center.

Annette O'Connor - Dairy Spotlight

Chairperson of the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences

Calving area changes led to better results

One of the most important places on a dairy farm is a place for calving. Some farmers prefer individual calving pens, but as cow numbers increase, that that can be a problem. One farmer created a hybrid area that has improved calving performance.

Understanding Consumer Preferences for Gene-Edited Food

Through her doctoral research, AFRE graduate student Valerie Kilders explores how consumers perceive and value different gene-edited food products in different settings.

Managing corn silage harvest and feed bunk for nutrient retention

Managing corn silage harvest, filling, packing, and feeding are essential to a dairy farm, especially when feed and/or milk prices are high

Research Drilldown: Challenges in the milking parlor

The parlor is one of the key “bottlenecks”. Many producers try to find the balance between “parlor efficiency” and growing their operation. Learn more about challenges in the milking parlor.

Details for excellence in agriculture

Why do some farms make money while some farms lose money?

MSU Extension Dairy