Animal commodity groups (i.e., equine, dairy, beef, small ruminant) look to the University and Extension faculty for leadership in addressing problems critical to animal agriculture. The most economically important animal agriculture commodity in New Jersey is the equine industry. New Jersey farmers face problems not seen in other areas of the country because of the dense human and wildlife population and the high costs of land and labor. To this end, two full-time Extension faculty have met the needs of the animal industries with increasing support from these industries, as well as agricultural groups such as the State Board of Agriculture, Farm Bureau, Division of Animal Health, as well as breed and discipline specific equine organizations.