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Beef Cattle

The University of Arizona Beef Extension Program consists of a team of extension agents and specialists throughout the state of Arizona. Together they provide a vast wealth of knowledge to assist Arizona Beef Producers. With their combined expertise in a variety of areas producers can find information and receive answers to their questions regarding beef production. The ultimate goal of the program is to improve the economic viability of the Arizona beef industry and improve the environmental impact of Arizona beef operations.

  • Arizona Open Range Law - Article written by Dr. Josh Grace, Livestock/Range Extension Agent

Arizona Beef Quality Assurance (AZBQA)

Hands-on training and education on BQA guidelines and technical assistance through the AZ Cattlemen’s Association, AZBQA certified veterinarians, and University of Arizona Cooperative Extension

ALIRT

The Arizona Livestock Incident Response Team (ALIRT) was designed to enhance the diagnosis of unexplained livestock deaths.

Beef Extension - Ask an Expert

Not finding the information you need? Select an extension agent or specialist to contact from the list

Drought Management Tools and Resources for Ranchers

Explore events and resources for Ranchers

V Bar V Ranch - Agricultural Experiment Station

This research center addresses environmental, wildlife and domestic livestock issues applicable to Arizona and the Southwest. Vegetation zones, including high desert chaparral, pinyon-juniper, and pine, are typical of those on most of the commercial ranches in central and northern Arizona.

Meat Sales

The University of Arizona Food Products and Safety Laboratory offers various beef, lamb and pork products for sale to the general public. These include steaks, roasts and chops as well as deli meats, sausages and pet foods.

Locoweed Information Guide

A Guide to Locoweed: poisoning and management

Sustainability of the Beef Industry

The beef industry has done a good job of improving the sustainability of the beef industry over the past 22 years. This fact sheet summarized the changes that have been made.

Establishing Cooperative Extension Directions for Arizona Beef Producer Programs

To identify perceived needs for developing extension programming for the ranching industry in Arizona, a statewide survey was created and distributed to Arizona beef producers through several avenues.

Connect with our Specialist

Ashley Wright

Area Assistant Agent, Livestock
520-766-3605
520-384-3594
awright134@email.arizona.edu

Duarte Diaz

Associate Specialist Dairy Extension
520-626-1221
duartediaz@email.arizona.edu

Josh Grace

Assistant Area Agent, Livestock / Range
928-337-2267
jgrace1@email.arizona.edu

Peter Hooper

Associate Area Agent, 4-H
520-458-8278 ext. 2181
hooperp@email.arizona.edu

Upcoming Events

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Beginning Rancher Workshop - Pinetop, AZ

February 04, 2020 8:30am to 3:00pm

Southeastern Arizona Farm and Ranch Trade Show

February 12, 2020 7:30am to 2:00pm

Range Livestock Nutrition Workshop - Benson

March 10, 2020 (All day)
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