Livestock
The Extension Livestock Program provides timely resources and information to help farmers, consumers and allied industry to make informed decisions about beef cattle, poultry, sheep and goats, equine, swine, and meat science. There are also resources for youth caring for livestock.
- Of the many resources available, you’ll find the Farm Ready recordings of the Winter 2020 series webinar sessions, strategies to prevent heat stress and improve the welfare of your cattle.
If you have any questions, contact Beth McIlquham at beth.mcilquham@wisc.edu, our Regional Livestock Educator, or use this link to ‘Ask An Agriculture Question’.
SMALL RUMINANT
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.
MEAT
Extension supports the viability and growth of the meat industry by developing industry leaders; improving the safety, quality & availability of products; educating about sustainability, wholesome, and importance of meat in the diet; and discovering new uses for animal components.
If you have any questions, contact Beth McIlquham at beth.mcilquham@wisc.edu, our Regional Livestock Educator, or use this link to ‘Ask An Agriculture Question’.
BEEF
Information about raising all types of beef in Wisconsin: production and business management, beef quality assurance, housing, well-being, nutrition, and reproduction.
If you have any questions, contact Beth McIlquham at beth.mcilquham@wisc.edu, our Regional Livestock Educator, or use this link to ‘Ask An Agriculture Question’.
BEEF QUALITY ASSURANCE Training & Certification
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training provides systematic information to U.S. beef producers on how good husbandry techniques can be coupled with accepted scientific knowledge to raise cattle under optimum management conditions. To get certified in person, please register at https://go.wisc.edu/y580ma.
Certifications may also be completed online at https://www.bqa.org/beef-quality-assurance-certification/online-certifications
POULTRY
Poultry and egg producers with flocks of all sizes and purposes can learn more about housing, nutrition, health, husbandry, and youth activities.
If you have any questions, contact Beth McIlquham at beth.mcilquham@wisc.edu, our Regional Livestock Educator, or use this link to ‘Ask An Agriculture Question’.
DECISION TOOLS & SOFTWARE
These tools assist producers in making best choices for their operations.
If you have any questions, contact Beth McIlquham at beth.mcilquham@wisc.edu, our Regional Livestock Educator, or use this link to ‘Ask An Agriculture Question’.
