Meat science

Beef Extension

The beef industry is viable and strong in Missouri — ranking among the nation's leaders in beef cattle production. Beef Extension offers resources for Missouri’s beef industry on nutrition, reproduction, health, forages, environmental management, business management and more.

Dairy Extension

Missouri’s dairy production and processing industry continues to evolve within a growing but rapidly consolidating US dairy industry. This site links Missouri dairy producers to key dairy production and business information at MU and other institutions.

Pasture-Based Dairy

Improve dairy profitability with pasture-based systems. Access resources on grazing management, dairy production, and sustainable farming practices.

Swine Extension

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

Mobile Poultry for Meat Planning Budget

Mobile Laying Hen Planning Budget

The System Concept of Beef Production: BIF Fact Sheet

Beef Production Glossary: BIF Fact Sheet

Updated budgets show improved cow-calf outlook for 2026

December 22, 2025

New MU Extension guides help farmers plan for mobile poultry production

October 28, 2025

MU vet students take research to dairy parlors and pastures

June 6, 2018

Efficiency in hog production can offset higher feed costs

April 12, 2018

A Steak in Genomics

A blog for stakeholders in beef production, genetics, and genomics -- by Jared Decker, associate professor in the University of Missouri's Division of Animal Sciences and MU Extension state beef genetics specialist

Foremost Dairy Research Center

MU College of Agriculture's dairy research center supports more than 425 cattle, including Holstein and Guernsey breeds. Its work improves the health of dairy herds and the quality of their milk.

Replacement cow scoring

An overview of frame, muscle and body condition scores on replacement cows

Stacey Hamilton

Extension Specialist - Animal Science

Field Specialist in Dairy

Corinne Bromfield

Extension Professor - Swine Production Med; Education Director - Extension Animal Health & Production

Statewide poultry specialist; Field Specialist in Livestock

Field Specialist in Livestock

Field Specialist in Livestock

Extension Engagement Specialist

Field Specialist in Agricultural Business

Field Specialist in Livestock

Extension Professor of Agriculture Systems Management, Bioengineering

Extension Associate Professor - Plant Science and Technology

Field Specialist in Agricultural Business

Andrew McCorkill

Field Specialist in Livestock

Assistant Extension Professor of Agribusiness Management

Field Specialist in Agricultural Business

Associate Extension Professor, Extension Veterinary Medicine

Cecilia Constantino Rocha

Research Assistant Professor & State Extension Specialist in Livestock Systems

Amie Schleicher

Field Specialist in Livestock

Field Specialist in Livestock

Joseph Zulovich

Asst. Extension Professor & Commercial Agricultural Engineer, Livestock Housing Systems

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