US EditionDairy Cattle Have Their Moo-Ving Day at Michigan State University
EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN, JUL 28 – The new $75 million center will support education and research with capacity for 680 cows, addressing a two-year research backlog, university officials said.
- On Monday, Michigan State University began relocating dairy cattle, with the move described as a `21st century cattle drive` by George Smith.
- The existing dairy farm lacked technical capabilities and space, causing funded research project backlogs and inadequate student training for modern dairy production.
- Featuring a 165,000-square-foot barn, the new complex costs $75 million, supports about 80 cows, and was funded by contributions from alumni, donors and dairy industry stakeholders.
- Amid other universities scaling back dairy programs, Michigan State is doubling down on its agricultural future, with the East Lansing school saying it’s a `21st century cattle drive` and emphasizing investment.
- Providing hands-on experience, the facility supports a research herd of 680 alongside modern farm operations, positioning Michigan State at the forefront of dairy science education.
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It’s moo-ving day for dairy cattle at Michigan State University
Dozens of dairy cattle are on the move at Michigan State University. About 80 cows hoofed it Monday to their new home, the Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center.
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