Extension programs address beef, dairy, and horse production, including the health and well-being of these animals. This research and education seeks to improve productivity and increase the quality, composition, safety, and desirability of animal products. Programs promote the use of integrated and long-term, sustainable production systems that are compatible with arid environments.

Within program areas, reporting categories focus on specific issues, topics, crops or animal products. Working groups plan, implement, and evaluate projects and activities within the reporting category. They are led by "coordinators", which may be the State Extension Specialist or another Extension faculty member with expertise in that area.

Campus-based partners include the Departments of Animal Sciences, Veterinary Sciences and Microbiology, Soil, Water and Environmental Science, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, and the School of Natural Resources.

Outcomes

• Improved productivity (as measured, for example, by increased pounds of calf weaned per cow and/or reduced cost per pound of calf weaned)
• Improved quality, composition and desirability of animal products
• Use of integrated and long-term, sustainable production systems
• Early warning system for new emerging diseases, resurgence of well-known diseases, and introduction of foreign animal diseases into the United States
• Improved horse care and management for Arizona residents