Animal Science
Beef
Beef
- Learn about beef cattle parts
- Calculate the cost to raise a market beef animal
- Learn how to select project animals
- Learn how to care for young beef or dairy animals
- Learn what kind of records should be kept for animal projects
- Learn about beef cattle parts
- Find out how to feed beef animals to achieve a reasonable amount of gain
- Learn about beef cattle breeds
- Learn how to care for beef animals
- Learn to make buying decisions based on performance and visual evaluation
Printed Youth Materials:
- Beef 1: Bite Into Beef
- Beef 2: Here's the Beef
- Beef 3: Leading the Charge
- Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Certification
Printed Leader Materials:
- Beef Helper's Guide
Beef References and Forms:
- Beef Resource Manual
- Guide for Evaluating Livestock Showmanship Contests
- Livestock Judging Guide
- Guide to Identifying Meat Cuts
- Animal Care Resources
- Nebraska 4-H Livestock Program website
- Nebraska 4-H Premier Animal Science Event (PASE) website
- Nebraska 4-H Fed Steer Challenge website
- Nebraska 4-H State Livestock Identification website
- Nebraska 4-H Animal Exhibitor Resources and Handbook
- State Fair 4-H Fairbook: Beef
Companion Animal
Other Pet or Small Animal
- Find out what it costs to have a pet
- Learn about animal digestion
- Learn to keep a pet healthy
- Consider career with animals
Dog
- Learn basic skills for dog care and training
- Explore dog health, nutrition, care, showmanship, and training
- Investigate responsible breeding, diseases, dog roles, and careers
Cat
- Learn about cat breed, senses, shows, tricks, signs of illness and health, cat sounds, emergency situations, feeding, special diets, and traveling with cats
Printed Youth Materials:
- Cat 1: Purr-fect Pals
- Cat 2: Climbing Up!
- Cat 3: Leaping Forward
- Pet 1: Pet Pals
- Pet 2: Scurrying Ahead
- Pet 3: Scaling the Heights
- Dog 1: Wiggles and Wags
- Dog 2: Canine Connection
- Dog 3: Leading the Pack
Printed Leader Materials:
- Cat Helper's Guide
- Pet Helper's Guide
- Dog Helper's Guide
Companion Animal References and Forms:
- Animal Care Resources
- Your Cat And You
- The Veterinarian's Way of Selecting a Proper Pet
- ANSC Extension Companion Animals
- Record Book for Companion Animals
- Nebraska 4-H Dog Show Rules
- Dog and Puppy Care
- Preparing for a Rabbit Show
- Rabbit Showmanship
- Selecting a Pet Rabbit
- Rabbit First Aid Kit
- Rabbit Breeds
- Showing Your Pet in 4-H
- Showing Your Cat in 4-H
- Feeding Your Rabbit
- Pet Foods: How to Read Labels
- American Rabbit Breeders Association, Inc.
- Oxbow Animal Health
- Society for the Study of Amphibians
- Nebraska Reptiles & Amphibians
- Dog Vaccination Certification Form
- Cat/Ferret Vaccination Certification Form
- Nebraska 4-H Companion Animal Program website
- Nebraska 4-H Companion Cat Science Online Course
- Nebraska 4-H Companion Animal Challenge website
- Nebraska 4-H Video Companion Animal Showmanship Contest website
- Nebraska 4-H State Dog Skillathon Contest website
- Nebraska 4-H State Dog Show website
- Nebraska 4-H Dog Showmanship Video Series
- State Fair 4-H Fairbook: Dog
- State Fair 4-H Fairbook: Dog Skillathon
Dairy Cattle
Dairy Cattle
- Explore dairy cattle breeds, select calves, and identify parts
- Focus on housing, hay quality, milking, and health
- Select cattle through records, promote dairy products, and explore careers
Printed Youth Materials:
- Dairy 1: Cowabunga!
- Dairy 2: Mooving Ahead!
- Dairy 3: Rising to the Top!
- Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Certification
Printed Leader Materials:
- Dairy Helper's Guide
Dairy Cattle References and Forms:
- Animal Care Resources
- Unified Dairy Judging Scorecard
- Nebraska 4-H Livestock Program website
- Nebraska 4-H Premier Animal Science Event (PASE) website
- National 4-H Dairy Conference
- Nebraska 4-H State Livestock Identification website
- Nebraska 4-H Animal Exhibitor Resources and Handbook
- State Fair 4-H Fairbook: Dairy Cattle
- State Fair 4-H Fairbook: Dairy Judging Contest
Goat
Goat
- Learn and practice important life skills, such as decision making, record keeping, marketable skills, planning and organizing, and self responsibility
- Demonstrate good care taking of the animals, land, and other resources involved
- Help to spread knowledge about meat goat products and the meat goat industry
- Learn about breeding meat goats
- Learn how to care for meat goats
- Learn to make buying decisions based on performance and visual evaluation
- Learn about goat parts and breeds
- Figure the cost to raise goats
- Find out how to care for goats
Printed Youth Materials:
- Goat 1: Getting Your Goat
- Goat 2: Stepping Out
- Goat 3: Showing the Way
- Meat Goat 1: Just Browsing
- Meat Goat 2: Get Growing with Meat Goats
- Meat Goat 3: Meating the Future
- Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Certification
Printed Leader Materials:
- Goat Helper's Guide
- Meat Goat Helper's Guide
Goat References and Forms:
- Animal Care Resources
- 4-H Meat Goat Guide
- Meat Goat Selection & Care
- Market Goat Showmanship
- Nebraska 4-H Livestock Program website
- Nebraska 4-H Premier Animal Science Event (PASE) website
- National 4-H Dairy Conference
- Nebraska 4-H State Livestock Identification website
- Nebraska 4-H Animal Exhibitor Resources and Handbook
- State Fair 4-H Fairbook: Meat Goat
Horse
Horse
- Discover the basics of horse behavior, breeds, and safety
- Learn about acquiring, selecting, and raising a horse
- Build a Financial Plan
- Learn basic riding and horsemanship skills
- Explore leadership and ethics
Printed Youth Materials:
- Horse Project Member Manual
- Horse Project Advancement Level
- Horse 1: Giddy Up & Go
- Horse 2: Head, Heart & Hooves
- Horse 3: Stable Relationship
- Horse 4: Riding the Range
- Horse 5: Jumping to New Heights
Printed Leader Materials:
- Horse Helper's Guide
Horse References and Forms:
- Animal Care Resources
- Nebraska 4-H Horse Show and Judging Guide
- Nebraska 4-H Horse Program Opportunity Brochure
- AYHC Youth Leader Manual by the American Youth Horse Council
- 4-H Horse Identification Certificate
- Nebraska 4-H Horse Show Dress Code & Legal Bits
- Junior Master Horseman
- American Youth Horse Council
- Horse Industry Handbook
- Horse Science
- Nebraska 4-H Horse Program website
- Nebraska 4-H Horsemanship Advancement Levels website
- Nebraska 4-H Equine Webinar Series website
- Nebraska 4-H Horse Stampede website
- Nebraska 4-H District Horse Shows
- Fonner Park State 4-H Horse Expo website
- AQHA 4-H Horse Trail Challenge website
Poultry
Poultry
- Find out how to care for poultry
- Select breeding pens
- Learn to process a chicken
- Learn about poultry breeds
Printed Youth Materials:
- Poultry 1: Scratching the Surface
- Poultry 2: Testing Your Wings
- Poultry 3: Flocking Together
- Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Certification
Printed Leader Materials:
- Poultry Helper's Guide
Poultry References and Forms:
- Animal Care Resources
- National Poultry Judging
- Market Broilers
- Embryology Poster
- Nebraska 4-H Livestock Program website
- Nebraska 4-H Premier Animal Science Event (PASE) website
- Nebraska 4-H State Livestock Identification website
- Nebraska 4-H Animal Exhibitor Resources and Handbook
- State Fair 4-H Fairbook: Poultry
Rabbit
Rabbit
- Learn about rabbit breeds
- Learn how to care for a rabbit
- Learn to tattoo a rabbit
- Learn about genetics and rabbit breeding
Printed Youth Materials:
- Rabbit 1: What's Hoppening?
- Rabbit 2: Making Tracks
- Rabbit 3: All Ears
- Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Certification
Printed Leader Materials:
- Rabbit Helper's Guide
Rabbit References and Forms:
- Judging 4-H Rabbit Shows
- Preparing for a Rabbit Show
- Rabbit Showmanship
- Selecting a Pet Rabbit
- Rabbit First Aid Kit
- Rabbit Breeds
- Showing Your Pet in 4-H
- Feeding Your Rabbit
- Pet Foods: How to Read Labels
- American Rabbit Breeders Association, Inc.
- Oxbow Animal Health
- Nebraska 4-H Livestock Program website
- Nebraska 4-H Premier Animal Science Event (PASE) website
- Nebraska 4-H State Livestock Identification website
- Nebraska 4-H Animal Exhibitor Resources and Handbook
- State Fair 4-H Fairbook: Rabbit
Sheep
Sheep
- Learn about sheep parts and products
- Calculate the cost of raising sheep
- Find out how to care for sheep
- Learn about sheep breeds
- Find out how to prevent, diagnose and cure sheep health problems
- Set production goals for your flock
Printed Youth Materials:
- Sheep 1: Rams, Lambs & You
- Sheep 2: Shear Delight
- Sheep 3: Leading the Flock
- Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Certification
Printed Leader Materials:
- Sheep Helper's Guide
Sheep References and Forms:
- Animal Care Resources
- Sheep Resource Manual (Ohio State)
- Guide to Identifying Meat Cuts (National Cattlemen's Beef Association)
- Nebraska 4-H Livestock Program website
- Nebraska 4-H Premier Animal Science Event (PASE) website
- Nebraska 4-H State Livestock Identification website
- Nebraska 4-H Animal Exhibitor Resources and Handbook
- State Fair 4-H Fairbook: Sheep
Swine
Swine
- Learn about hog body parts
- Calculate the cost to raise pigs
- Find out how to care for pigs
- Learn about pig breeds
- Discover how to market products
- Find out how to prevent, diagnose and treat swine health problems
Printed Youth Materials:
- Swine 1: The Incredible Pig
- Swine 2: Putting the Oink in Pig
- Swine 3: Going Whole Hog
- Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Certification
Printed Leader Materials:
- Swine Helper's Guide
Swine References and Forms:
- Animal Care Resources
- Swine Resource Manual (Ohio State)
- Nebraska 4-H Livestock Program website
- Nebraska 4-H Premier Animal Science Event (PASE) website
- Nebraska 4-H State Livestock Identification website
- Nebraska 4-H Animal Exhibitor Resources and Handbook
- State Fair 4-H Fairbook: Swine
Veterinary Science
Veterinary Science
- Understand animals basic needs
- Keep health records
- Learn about future veterinary science technology
- Take an animal's temperature and pulse
- Recognize healthy skin and membranes
- Clean and disinfect animals quarters
- Study bacteria, viruses and parasites
- Learn about diseases relationship to nutrition, stress, heredity and poison
- Learn basic disease prevention techniques
- Study environmental influences on animal health
- Learn about maintaining animal health
- Explore veterinary medicine as a career
Printed Youth Materials:
- Veterinary Science Unit 1: The Normal Animal
- Veterinary Science 1: From Airedales to Zebras
- Veterinary Science Unit 2: Animal Disease
- Veterinary Science 2: All Systems Go!
- Veterinary Science Unit 3: Animal Health and Its Relationship to Our World
- Veterinary Science 3: On the Cutting Edge
Printed Leader Materials:
- Veterinary Science Leader's Guide
- Veterinary Science Helper's Guide
Veterinary Science References and Forms:
- Animal Care Resources
- Nebraska 4-H Livestock Program website
- Nebraska 4-H Premier Animal Science Event (PASE) website
- State Fair 4-H Fairbook: Premier Science Award
- State Fair 4-H Fairbook: Veterinary Science