MSU Extension 4-H Animal Science

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  4-H Animal Science

  4-H livestock projects provide great opportunities for youth to learn about animal and veterinary science, as well as animal production practices while gaining valuable life skills such as responsibility and record-keeping.

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  Anatomy and Physiology – Locating Common Bones

  Published on September 13, 2019
  Teach youth about the location and function of basic animal bones in this lesson.

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  The Importance of Animal Identification Activity: That's MY Apple!

  Published on September 13, 2019
  Use this lesson to help youth learn about the basics of animal identification.

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  Construing Reproduction

  Published on September 13, 2019
  Teach youth about reproduction in cattle with this lesson.

• Pygmy Goat Basic Owner’s Manual

  Published on April 20, 2015
  This book is intended as a beginner’s manual for the first-time goat owner and gives basic goat husbandry information. It was developed by and is available from the National Pygmy Goat Association.

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  Freezer Goat Pricing Worksheet

  Published on May 15, 2020
  This spreadsheet breaks down the pricing for freezer goat.

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  Examining the Milk Production System of Dairy Cows

  Published on September 13, 2019
  Teach youth about anatomy of a lactating mammary gland in a dairy cattle using this lesson plan.

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  Rabbit Tracks: Feeds and Feeding

  Published on April 24, 2017
  Rabbits need to receive nutrients and specific amounts to grow and perform at their best.

• U.P. State Fair Market Livestock Record Book- Advanced

  For exhibitors 14-19 years of age as of January 1 of the fair year.

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  4-H Animal Science Everywhere: That's My Apple

  Published on June 10, 2020
  This activity guide is provided by MSU Extension to provide youth the opportunity to learn and understand animal science in an activity.

• Michigan 4-H Foundation

  Published on May 19, 2016
  Supporting Michigan 4-H Youth Development to prepare youth for meaningful and productive lives.

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  4-H Sportsmanship Activity: Pass the Fruit

  Published on March 29, 2017
  Pass the Fruit activity.

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  4-H Equine Welfare Assessment 4H1748

  Published on September 12, 2017
  This guide will help youth learn equine welfare principles as well as how to better care for their own horses.

• Cloverbud Animal Record Book

  Published on April 16, 2015
  The Michigan 4-H Cloverbud Animal Science Project Record Book and Parent and Leader Supplement.

• Beef Cow Production Record (4H1339)

  Published on March 31, 2015
  This interactive form may be used for keeping birthing records of registered and grade beef cows. It provides space for cow identification number; birth date, number and sex of calves; and calf weight record.

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  Heads In, Hearts In: Food Chain Stacking

  Published on October 18, 2018
  In this activity, you will investigate the food chain, decide if each of the animals or plants pictured are producers or consumers and will organize the food chain in its proper order.

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  Rabbit Tracks: Breeding Techniques and Management

  Published on April 24, 2017
  Rabbits have a high reproductive rate compared to other livestock.

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  Pin the meat cut on the animal

  Published on September 13, 2019
  This lesson is great for leaders trying to teach youth about different cuts of meat on their projects.

• Fundamentals of Running Youth Livestock Shows

  Published on March 31, 2015
  The document contains a requirement checklist and lists livestock related suggestions for working with judges and ideas for making the event more educational.

• 4-H Goat Quiz Bowl Resources

  Published on April 6, 2015
  Resources used for the 4-H Goat Quiz Bowl

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  Rabbit Fitting and Showing: Leader's Supplement (4H1269)

  Published on December 12, 2016
  This bulletin gives instructions on how to teach Rabbit Fitting and Showing.