Doug Chapin, dairy farmer and board chairman of the Michigan Milk Producers Association, gives his thoughts on the Michigan dairy industry and how MSU is helping producers.
Antibiotic usage is an important tool for dairy farmers, but it is important to ensure that antibiotic usage is minimized to maintain animal welfare and farm sustainability. Inappropriate usage of antibiotics includes both overtreatment and undertreatment.
The Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture is supporting 26 new research and outreach projects in 2022. For this funding cycle, the projects cover a range of topics, including disease-related challenges and exploring ways to increase dairy profitability.
Educational sessions, exhibitor showcase and producer networking will round out the annual two-day conference, with several sessions featuring Michigan State University Extension educators.