4-H Animal Science

The Cornell University Department of Animal Science has active extension programs for young producers of dairy, beef, sheep, goats, swine, poultry and horses. In addition, the youth extension program provides for the interests of many of its clients in pet animals such as dogs, cats and rabbits. In addition, Science and Technology Programming includes both school and after school activities such as lessons found in the NYS 4-H Science Technology Engineering and Math Toolkit and national 4-H Veterinary Science curriculum.

The 4-H mission in NYS is to connect youth to hands-on learning opportunities that help them grow into competent, caring, contributing members of society. In the Animal Science program, rural, suburban and urban young people enjoy animal-related projects that enhance knowledge and skills in biology and production systems, as well as encourage personal development.

All Species

• On-line Learning Lessons Animal U – Iowa State
• 4-H Animal Science Anywhere Lesson Plans – Michigan
• Livestock Judging PPT Teaching Aid Collection – Florida
• Livestock Judging on-line commercial site offering free access
• Purdue Extension 4-H Animal Science At-Home Activities for Kids
• North Dakota 4-H Virtual Showmanship Clinics
• Learning at Home Lessons from The Museum of the Earth
• Coral Reef Tour: Ithaca Science Center
• Wild Birds from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology: K-12 Lessons and Lifelong Learning Opportunities
• Vets on Call Videos
• Nebraska 4-H Virtual Cat Club
• Cornell University Veterinary College YouTube Channel
• Pastured Pigs from Farrow to Finish: Cornell Small Farms Program
• NY Ag in the Classroom e-Learning lessons
• “When to Call a Vet (and how I became one)”: Isabelle Louge, DVM, Cornell College of Veterinary Science

Beef

• Beef Judging On-line video, Iowa
• National Ag Safety Database – Youth Livestock Safety Lessons Kansas
• Determining Market Readiness for Beef
• Using Ultrasound to Collect Carcass Data: University of Wisconsin-Madison

Dairy

• American Dairy
• Ag Daily
• Calves on the Farm: Broome CCE Ag in the Classroom Field Trip
• Tuning Your Showmanship: Katie Coyne, Judge
• Farm Safety Training Videos from NYCAMH
• American Dairy Association Virtual Field Trips
• Dairy Judging 101: Virginia Tech and Hoard’s Dairyman
• Selecting a Dairy Calf
• Show Ring Ready: Holstein Foundation
• Dairy Quizlet Flashcards

Dog

• American Kennel Club (AKC) Training Videos
• PAWSitively Youth: A Guidebook about Dogs for Community Outreach Leaders
• Association of Professional Dog Trainers On-line Education

Equine

• Cornell Equine Seminar Series – Seminar Library
• My Horse University
• PA 4-H Horse Program – YouTube Horse Judging
• Equine Digestion Webinar – Performance Horse Nutrition
• 4-H Equine Welfare Assessment
• 4-H Equine Welfare Assessment Sample Scenarios
• Michigan 4-H Horse Program Lunch and Learn
• Extension Horses
• NYS 4-H Horse Program Facebook page
• Texas 4-H
• AQHA Horse Activity Book
• TAMU Virtual Horse Judging Contest
• Foal Patrol- Live Foaling Cams

Goats & Sheep

• Learning about Baby Goats: Broome CCE Ag in the Classroom
• Hidden Pastures Goat Dairy Tour
• All About Goats: CCE Nassau
• Body Condition Scoring Video: Purdue Extension
• Felted Wool 4-H STEM Lesson Plan

Poultry

• Poultry Breed Video Series by Ohio 4-H and American Poultry Association
• Virtual Chicken Reproductive System: NC State University
• Coaching an Avian Bowl Team Webinar – eXtension
• Poultry Judging Video: Minnesota 4-H
• Poultry Showmanship: Penn State 4-H
• Egg Cookery: Alabama Extension
• Cooking/Grilling Fire Safety Outreach Materials: USFA & FEMA
• Backyard Chickens: How to Design a Chicken Run – Iowa Extension
• Raising Layers, Broilers, Turkeys & Ducks: Cornell Small Farms Program
• Incubation & Embryology: Orange CCE

Rabbits

• American Rabbit Breeders Association – Advanced Showmanship Video

Virtual Farm Field Trips:

• Year in a Flock – Sheep Farm Field Trip developed by 4-Hers in Saratoga County
• Virtual Farm Field Trips to NY Beef Farms with NY Beef Council & AITC
• Virtual Farm Field Trips to Virginia Farms with Virginia Tech 4-H
• Virtual Egg Farm Field Trips by the American Egg Board
• Canadian Farm Food Tours
• Hidden Pastures Goat Dairy Tour
• American Dairy Association Virtual Field Trip

Last updated May 12, 2020