Livestock
Livestock
Helping farmers, consumers, and allied industry to make informed decisions about beef cattle, poultry, sheep and goats, equine, swine, and meat science.
Livestock Resources
Beef
Information about raising all types of beef in Wisconsin: production and business management, beef quality assurance, housing, well-being, nutrition, and reproduction.
Swine
Information about raising swine in Wisconsin including: disease prevention and management, business management, pork quality, housing, animal welfare, nutrition, and reproduction.
Meat
Extension supports the viability and growth of the meat industry by developing industry leaders; improving the safety, quality, and availability of products; educating about sustainability, wholesome, and importance of meat in the diet; and discovering new uses for animal components.
Decision Tools & Software
Extension supports the viability and growth of the meat industry by developing industry leaders; improving the safety, quality, and availability of products; educating about sustainability, wholesome, and importance of meat in the diet; and discovering new uses for animal components.
Beef x Dairy
The Extension Beef x Dairy Program seeks to produce research based information on sire selection and feedlot management practices for Beef x Dairy cross cattle.
Poultry
Poultry and egg producers with flocks of all sizes and purposes can learn more about housing, nutrition, health, husbandry, and youth activities through Extension’s Poultry program.
Small Ruminants
Wisconsin’s small ruminants provide meat, milk, and fiber to meet the growing local and national demand for quality products. Extension Specialists and Educators support the economic viability of Wisconsin’s sheep and goat producers with the following resources.
Upcoming Events & Programs
The Livestock program has a variety of upcoming programs coming soon.
Check back to see what’s new!
Meet the Educator
Casey Lobdell – Livestock Educator
Bio coming soon!