Course: Animal Science: Animal Identification and Health Practices

Kids will explore how animal identification and health practices shape modern agriculture. From tracking livestock to understanding how animal health connects to global health and food safety, this unit will help them see why these topics are essential to both farmers and consumers. Whether they’re new to animal science or ready to expand their knowledge, this unit will give you a deeper understanding of how we care for and manage livestock. What You’ll Learn in This UnitThroughout this unit, kids will cover three chapters, each focusing on a key aspect of livestock identification and animal health: CHAPTER BREAKDOWN: Chapter 1: Tracking and Identifying LivestockLearn why accurate identification is critical on the farm. Explore the different methods used to identify animals—such as ear tags, tattoos, branding, ear notching, and electronic ID—and how they help farmers track health, ownership, and production. Includes swine ear notching lesson. Chapter 2: World Health: Linking People,