Cattle https://www.wcmu.org/tags/cattle Cattle en-US Copyright Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:16:41 GMT Northern Michigan farm still under quarantine after testing positive for Bovine TB https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-11/northern-michigan-farm-still-under-quarantine-after-testing-positive-for-bovine-tb The 85th instance of Bovine TB in Michigan since 1998 was traced back to a farm in Charlevoix. That farm is under rigorous testing and a quarantine that could last for months. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:16:41 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-11/northern-michigan-farm-still-under-quarantine-after-testing-positive-for-bovine-tb Emma George-Griffin A flesh-eating parasite once plagued American cattle. Now it's threatening to return https://www.wcmu.org/2025-05-15/screwworm-parasite-american-cattle-threat It’s been decades since the New World Screwworm was a problem in the U.S., but the flies are now advancing northward from Panama. They could disrupt American agriculture if they gain a foothold here again. Thu, 15 May 2025 14:27:10 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2025-05-15/screwworm-parasite-american-cattle-threat Michael Marks Cattle farmers dealing with bird flu can receive assistance funds https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-10/cattle-farmers-dealing-with-bird-flu-can-receive-assistance-funds 26 cattle herds have been found infected in Michigan, and farmers dealing with the virus are also seeing lower milk production. The USDA will be providing additional cushion for these farmers. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 22:12:22 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-10/cattle-farmers-dealing-with-bird-flu-can-receive-assistance-funds Courtney Boyd Shared farmworkers may be causing the spread of bird flu among cattle and poultry in Michigan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-17/shared-farmworkers-may-be-causing-the-spread-of-bird-flu-among-cattle-and-poultry-in-michigan The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development presented the potential transmission pathway during a joint state Senate and House committee meeting earlier this week. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 09:30:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-17/shared-farmworkers-may-be-causing-the-spread-of-bird-flu-among-cattle-and-poultry-in-michigan Michelle Jokisch Polo Michigan farmers embrace sustainable grazing methods https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-17/michigan-farmers-embrace-sustainable-grazing-methods Across the state, sustainable farming practices have been gaining momentum among farmers, prompting many to change their livestock grazing methods. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 16:17:54 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-17/michigan-farmers-embrace-sustainable-grazing-methods Renae King MSU researchers seek sustainable cattle production techniques https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-03-29/msu-researchers-seek-sustainable-cattle-production-techniques Researchers at Michigan State University are looking for efficient ways to raise cattle, while controlling greenhouse gas emissions. After four years of… Thu, 29 Mar 2018 21:11:45 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-03-29/msu-researchers-seek-sustainable-cattle-production-techniques