Animal health and production

MU Extension’s Animal Health and Production programs strengthen Missouri’s livestock industries through science-based management, nutrition, and disease prevention. Our specialists work directly with producers to improve herd health, genetics, and efficiency while ensuring animal welfare and profitability across the state.

Agriculture and environment

Programs

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Little Roots, Big Harvest: Homesteading Together

Learn homesteading skills like gardening, making cleaning products, animal care and food preservation—blended with wellness, safety and sustainability—in-person and online.

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Equine Extension

According to the 2022 Census of Agriculture, Missouri is home to over 75,000 horses on 14,000 farms. Here you will find resources for horse handling, training, evaluation, lameness, nutrition, and pasture management.

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Integrated STEM Internship Program

A 9-week paid internship that includes hands-on experience in a University of Missouri research setting and work with county-based Extension faculty members.

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Swine Extension

Explore Missouri’s swine industry with insights into hog production, farm management, health, and resources for pork producers.