Animal health and production

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.

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.

Swine Extension

The Swine Extension program has gathered a wide array of data on Missouri’s swine industry, ranging from the number of hog and pig farms in the state — and how it compares to other high producers — to the state’s hog cash receipts and pork exports.

Veterinary Extension and Continuing Education

MU Veterinary Extension and Continuing Education offers educational activities for veterinarians, vet techs and the general public.

Animal Handling Safety Considerations

Management of Sheep and Goats Through Drought

Breeding Season Considerations for Sheep and Goats

Theileria orientalis: An Emerging Cattle Disease in Missouri

January 14, 2025

2025 Three-State Beef Conference

January 18, 2025

Backyard Poultry Workshop - Douglas County

January 18, 2025

Backyard Poultry Workshop - Howell County

January 23, 2025

Texas County BQA Training

Online

Train the Trainer for Missouri Certified Swine Sample Collector Training

Online ag research: When more is less

December 12, 2024

Is Missouri's farmland market cooling down?

October 23, 2024

Celebrate Pork Month by considering value-added production

October 16, 2024

Youths compete at 2024 State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest

June 13, 2024

MU Equine Hospital

The MU Equine Hospital provides all aspects of patient care from on-farm preventive medicine to complex referral care. A team of specialty veterinarians, residents, interns, veterinary students, veterinary technicians and assistants provides your horse with the best veterinary medical care.