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Laws and Regulations pertaining to and governing the actions and policies of the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development.
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Animal ID and movement requirements in the State of Michigan
Animal health resources for veterinary professionals.
Diseases affecting, or potentially affecting, animals in Michigan
Information on how to acquire a feed license to manufacture or distribute commercial feed in Michigan.
Rules governing the disposal of Bodies of Dead Animals (BODA).
Materials developed to provide information on how an individual may become a qualified Animal Control Officer.
Information about how MDARD's Agriculture Development Division can help you grow your business in Michigan.
Programs under the Private Forestlands Initiative, including the Forestry Assistance Program, Qualified Forester Registration, and Qualified Forest Program.
Good migrant labor housing is an essential element in securing an adequate supply of seasonal agricultural workers.
The Cottage Food law, enacted in 2010, allows individuals to manufacture and store certain types of foods in an unlicensed home kitchen.
Find a licensed firm in Michigan, from pesticide businesses to retail establishments, and more.
For the registration of horses, breeders and owners so as to render them eligible for racing and breeder/owner awards.
Retail Motor Fuel Outlet licensing information, applications and forms.
Information on Weights & Measures service person and agency registration, as well as weights and measures advisories.
Each new, existing, and proposed commercial pesticide or fertilizer bulk storage facility is required to register annually with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Fertilizer License and Registration Requirements, as well as Liming License Requirements
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The Wildlife Risk Mitigation (WRM) Project helps producers create a biosecurity plan for their farms in order to reduce the risk of their cattle becoming infected with bovine tuberculosis (TB).
The WRM Project allows producers to actively participate in choosing the best method to meet project standards. Field staff will help each farm develop unique ways to mitigate the risk of wildlife interaction.
Cattle from herds located in the Modified Accredited Zone (MAZ) that are not in the Enhanced Wildlife Biosecurity area and cattle herds located in Presque Isle County cannot move to any location other than directly to slaughter without a verified WRM plan in place.
Participation in the WRM Project starts with contacting MDARD’s Atlanta office at 888-565-8626.
Wildlife Risk Mitigation Program Brochure
Herd owners in the EWB Area work with specialized staff to evaluate their farm’s specific risks and are provided a plan of action to mitigate the risk. Some risks may be addressed by changing the farm’s management practices, while in other cases the pressure from wildlife necessitates an investment in physical improvements – primarily fencing.
Any commercial producer in the EWB area must also participate in the Targeted Deer Removal Program (TDR). A herd that is not EWB-verified or does not participate in the TDR Program is limited to selling cattle direct to slaughter only.
