Programs that connect academics & the community

Extension programs initiated by faculty members within the Department of Animal Sciences work to span across disciplines, other departments and universities. Agronomy, forages, economics and environment play key roles in implementing all extension programs. 

While extension specialists are trained in specific areas, such as animal breeding, behavior, nutrition, reproduction or meats, all focus on global issues of management, environment, production and economics for all livestock species. 

Animal Sciences Extension is part of a larger group, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES).

Our programs

4-H youth livestock programs
Alabama 4-H seeks to empower youth with the skills to lead our communities, state and beyond. Alabama 4-H is open to all youth ages 9–18, exists in all 67 Alabama counties and is the largest youth development program in Alabama.

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Animal science & forage extension programs
The ACES Animal Science and Forages team works with new and beginning farmers as well as those established in the industry by providing research-based recommendations that enhance on-farm efficiency and sustainability in the region.

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U programs
The department periodically offers hands-on educational programs for youth such as Horse U and Beef U. Follow our departmental Facebook page for more information on program dates each year.

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