Barnyard In Your Backyard

Offers expert advice on raising healthy, happy, productive farm animals. Species that are easy to raise and companionable are profiled. Includes clear instructions for caring for animals throughout the year, checklists and charts, a seasonal care calendar.

This curriculum item may be obtained from:

Storey Books

Exploring Farm Animals - Helper's Guide (1995)

Adult and teen helpers will enjoy involving K-3 youth in learning-by-doing activities. Horses, goats, rabbits, pets, beef cattle, pigs, poultry and dairy cattle are explored. Several worksheets and games included. (c 1995)

This item may be purchased for $1.00 through the Utah State 4-H Office by calling Extension Publications at 435-797-2251.

Exploring Farm Animals Helpers Guide

 Adult and teen helpers will enjoy involving K-3 youth in learning-by-doing activities. Horses, goats, rabbits, pets, beef cattle, pigs, poultry and dairy cattle are explored. Several worksheets and games included. (c 2001)

This curriculum item may be obtained from:

National 4-H Council (4-H Mall)

 

 Learn how to prevent disease in each of the five animals covered - horses, cattle, pigs, goats, and sheep - through good nutrition, proper housing, and appropriate care.

This curriculum item may be obtained from:

Storey Books

 This manual provides instruction on the various types of market animals, animal breeding, cuts of meats, and desired characteristics of farm animals, for beef, sheep, and swine.

This item may be purchased for $0.50 through the Utah State 4-H Office by calling Extension Publications at 435-797-2251.

  Consists of 9 activities, following a step-by-step learning cycle to teach livestock judging skills. Explores identification, oral reasons and scoring a contest. Judging activities allow youth to develop communication, decision-making & organizational skills.

Livestock Judging Guide

This manual is a must if you are interested in livestock. Livestock judging is used every day to evaluate breeding and market livestock and to make decisions regarding selecting, culling, buying, and selling livestock. This is also an excellent resource for those in participating on or coaching a livestock judging team.

This curriculum item may be obtained from:

Nebraska Cooperative Extension