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Animal Farming

Research, news and information on livestock including dairy cows, pigs, beef cattle, chickens, sheep, and turkeys, as well as less well-known food animals such as fish, goats and more. Animal farming is the cornerstone of our agricultural economy.


For more information contact:

  • John Hendrickson
    Farm Viability Specialist

    1535 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI 53706

Research and publications

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News

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Training

Beginning Farmers School

The edge you need to succeed in the pasture-based dairy and livestock business.

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Livestock Compass Tools

Tools to make data-driven decisions to become more successful with the business of farming.

Two dairy cattle Access the Livestock Compass Tools