Basic Animal Science

Agriculture is involved in many aspects of our daily lives, including the food we eat, clothes we wear, medical and transportation needs (e.g. insulin, asphalt, stearic acid, vehicle tires etc.). This video outlines the common terminology of cattle, hogs, sheep, goats, poultry and horses (i.e., bovine, farrowing, lambing, doe, broilers, mare, etc.). Diagrams and charts compare and contrast digestive systems, gestation periods and animal uses.

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Beef Cattle Management Practices

This presentation will provide students with a basic understanding of the beef cattle industry. Various beef cattle operations (e.g., cow/calf, stoker and commercial), selection of cattle, reproduction, calf management, beef cattle health and nutrition and environmental concerns with cattle are discussed in the program. Handling and equipment, vaccinations, castration, dehorning and artificial insemination of cattle are also discussed. Collaborator: Dr. Robert Albin, Texas Tech University.

Sheep Management Practices

This presentation will have your students “herding” into the classroom to learn more about the sheep industry. This presentation explores two types of sheep operations — purebred and commercial — as well as breeds, sheep evaluation, nutrition and health, and different management practices. It also discusses common sheep diseases, castration, docking, dehorning, hoof trimming, shearing and wool evaluation. Collaborators: Frank Craddock, Ph.D., Texas A&M University and Sam Jackson, Ph.D., Texas Tech University.