MSU Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center

05/26/2026

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

05/22/2026

June is coming a little early here at the farm. We have had 5 calves within the last 24 hours. So we need you to help us name the most recent calf. With the holiday weekend, we’re feeling extra patriotic, and we need your help naming our newest little girl!

👉 Vote for your favorite name below:

🤍 Emory
🗽 Liberty
🦅 Freedom
⭐ Honor

We’ll announce her official name next week—thanks for helping us out! 🐄✨

05/22/2026

Need another reason to attend the National Mastitis Council Regional Meeting in Wisconsin? Hear from Dr. Roger Thomson, who will speak about milking systems in two short courses. bit.ly/3PNENwd

05/21/2026

Nothing beats seeing a proud mama with her newborn calf for the very first time. Here's a calf that was born just yesterday.

We’ll be ramping up over the next month with more calves arriving soon, and we couldn’t be more excited for the busy weeks ahead. Stay tuned for lots more babies coming soon! You may just get to help us name one. 🐄💚

~Go GREEN

05/20/2026

Have you ever wondered how loud 157 fans are running all at once?

Our main barn has a tunnel airflow system including 120 ceiling fans and 37 exhaust fans all controlled automatically by temperature and humidity—ramping up on hot, humid days and easing back when it’s cooler to keep the cows comfortable year-round.

05/18/2026

Position Summary(Basic Job Function) This is a temporary position. To perform and assist in routine agricultural labor. Unit Position Summary Move, load, and unload supplies, materials, tools, and equipment Assist with the movement, loading, transportation and unloading of livestock Operate tractors...

05/18/2026

05/14/2026

Join our team!

We are looking for an individual that is dependable, loves animals, and is ready to get to work. Clink the link below for a full description and to apply today!

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....

05/14/2026

Join our team!

We are looking for an individual that is dependable, loves animals, and is ready to get to work. Clink the link below for a full description and to apply today!

Position Summary(Basic Job Function) This is a temporary position. To perform and assist in routine agricultural labor. Unit Position Summary Move, load, and unload supplies, materials, tools, and equipment Assist with the movement, loading, transportation and unloading of livestock Operate tractors...

05/06/2026

We recognize a few of those students! Congratulations!! 💚