Animals and Livestock

Penn State Extension delivers animal education and programs in four primary areas: dairy, equine, poultry, and livestock (including sheep, swine, beef cattle, and goats).
  • Find comprehensive resources on dairy farming from Penn State Extension experts. Education on dairy cattle nutrition, health, and breeding. Tools for business management, herd management, and quality milk production.
  • Are you looking for poultry and chicken farm information? Get advice and resources on the poultry industry best practices from Penn State Extension's experts.
  • Looking for beef cattle farming advice and best practices? Learn all there is to know about the beef production industry, raising cattle, and herd health.
  • Provide outstanding care for your horses with Penn State Extension resources. Find information on equine industry and management, horse health, and nutrition.
  • Resources and information on the swine industry and pig farming. Learn about the best pig and hog farm practices, swine management, and pork production.
  • Want to learn more about goat farming? Discover how to take care of a goat herd and find advice on goat health, nutrition, breeding, milking, and marketing.
  • Do you want to know more about sheep farming? Learn about how to take care of a sheep flock, sheep health, nutrition, breeding, milking, and marketing.
  • Take excellent care of your camelids. Discover knowledge about llama and alpaca health, nutrition, breeding, shearing, marketing, business management, and more.