From livestock at our teaching centers and farms to pups on a campus walk, animals of all shapes and sizes call Michigan State University their home. In this special edition of the Week in Photos, we took a unique look at what Spartans with tails, scales and feathers are up to on a typical day at MSU.
While it’s never fun having to go to the doctor, some sweet Spartan green bandages make it hurt a little less. Beau, a patient at the MSU Veterinary Medical Center, proudly reps the green and white after a visit. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Boots the cat keeps a close eye on humans and cattle alike as a member of the MSU Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center team. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
A crowd of cows show off their black-and-white beauty at the MSU Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center. The center is home to approximately 200 Holstein cows, that are utilized for teaching, extension and research purposes. The cows are cared for by MSU staff, faculty and students. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Goldfish dart like flickering flames through the pond of the Radiology Healing Gardens. A true MSU hidden gem, the gardens were founded by Department of Radiology Chairman Emeritus James Potchen with the goal of a dedicated space for holistic healing and tranquility on campus. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
The relaxing qualities of the Radiology Healing Gardens don’t just appeal to humans — even amphibians can sit by the water and feel serene. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
A participant shows off some serious goat-grooming skills during the Michigan Livestock Expo, held at the MSU Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Kitty and her colt, Phil, enjoy a summer day at the MSU Horse Teaching and Research Center. The center boasts one of the oldest Arabian horse breeding programs in the United States, and seeks to provide education while advancing the industry through research. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Julio the cat takes his job very seriously, having patrolled the stables of the MSU Horse Teaching and Research Center for more than 10 years. There won’t be any horsing around on his watch! Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
A pig looks pleased to be participating in the Michigan Livestock Expo. The expo features beef, sheep, swine and goats, showcasing Michigan’s agriculture while educating youth and enhancing the industry. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Cooper, a service dog in training, explores campus with MSU students. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
A sheep samples some leaves off a branch near the MSU Sheep Teaching and Research Center. Two flocks of approximately 125 sheep roam the center’s pasture, which encompasses more than 85 acres of land on the south part of campus. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
While it’s never fun having to go to the doctor, some sweet Spartan green bandages make it hurt a little less. Beau, a patient at the MSU Veterinary Medical Center, proudly reps the green and white after a visit. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Boots the cat keeps a close eye on humans and cattle alike as a member of the MSU Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center team. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
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