MSU Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center

🐄 Top 7 Dairy Cattle Breeds: #1 Holstein 🥛

Kicking off our dairy breed spotlight series with the most recognizable dairy cow in the world—the Holstein!

Known for their striking black-and-white markings, Holsteins are dairy superstars. They are the most common dairy breed in the United States and are prized for their incredible milk production, often producing more milk than any other dairy breed.

Do you have a favorite dairy breed? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned as we count down the remaining breeds!

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Animal Caretaker I - East Lansing, Michigan, United States - In State, Michigan, United States Position Summary(Basic Job Function) This is a temporary position. Assists in the routine care of clinical and biomedical research animals by performing such duties as feeding, watering, cleaning, handling, and transporting animals. Unit Position Summary Assist in routine feeding, watering, milking....

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P.S. Her name is Rodeo 🤠💚

Is today 6-7? 🤷

Six-Seven over here loves June 7th! After all, who doesn't love having a day dedicated to them?

She was born back in March, but our staff got a little creative with her name—or maybe it was just ironic. Either way, she's grown into one adorable and friendly calf that everyone loves to visit! 🐮

~Go GREEN 💚

Come on out and visit us on the farm next Saturday! Space is limited, so don't wait to get registered.

Can't wait to see you all!!

~Go GREEN 💚

Have you met the cows at the MSU Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center? Join us on June 13th for a tour of the facility! https://pears.io/events/msuext/7291/

The weather sure is starting to ramp up. When summer temperatures rise, dairy cows feel the effects just like us.

As highlighted below, heat stress can reduce feed intake, increase energy demands, alter normal metabolic functions, decrease rumination, and increase the risk of dehydration. Together, these factors can lead to lower milk production and impact overall cow health.

That's why cow comfort is one of our top priorities. Comfortable cows are healthier, happier, and able to perform at their best. By reducing heat stress, we can support cow well-being while maintaining milk production throughout the summer months. ☀️💚🐄

Stay cool and stay hydrated!

~Go GREEN

Dry off day at the MSU Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center Towards the end of gestation, our pregnant dairy cows take a "mater...

Hay season is off to a great start! 🚜🌱

We wrapped up our first cutting late last week and couldn't be more thankful for the hard work, teamwork, and good weather that made it possible.

Now we wait for it to grow back and do it all over again!

~Go GREEN 💚

We hope you all had a restful and happy Moo-morial Day Weekend!!

With that being said, you all voted, and we are happy to officially announce the name of the newest addition to the farm from last Friday ...

Everybody welcome Liberty!! ❤️🤍💙

Here is a short snippet from her birth and what she looks like today. Just like newborn babies, calves change every single day! We will do our best to keep you updated on Liberty as she grows. 🐮

~Go GREEN