The University of Maryland Extension serves the livestock and poultry industries through applied research and research-based educational programs. These programs help growers and managers of beef and dairy cattle, goat, horse, poultry, sheep, and other animals develop, maintain, and operate economically viable and environmentally responsible production operations.

Explore Animal Science Programs

  • Oysters harvested on the eastern shore of Maryland.

    Aquaculture

  • Cattle raised for meat

    Beef

  • Dairy cattle in a pasture.

    Dairy

  • Two horses are running in a pasture.

    Horses

  • Broiler chickens feeding

    Poultry

  • Male goat

    Sheep and Goats

  • Egg-laying chickens in a nesting box.

    Small Flock Poultry