Dogs in Cars: What do the laws say?
Part of the fun in having a dog is being able to go places together. Most dogs love any excuse for a car ride, even if it is just down … Read More
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With an Animal Science Degree, You Don’t HAVE to be a Vet
If you know you want to spend your life working with animals and are focused on studying Animal Science after high school, it is also important to know that … Read More
How to Read Dairy Pedigrees – A Great Resource
So, you have just selected or purchased a new dairy calf as 4-H project. You may have received a copy of the animal’s registration paper from the breed association … Read More
How Cool Are These? Extinct Amphibians!
Although we have thousands of extant (currently living) amphibians around the globe, there are many interesting extinct ones as well! Here are just a sampling of some of the amazing … Read More
Sheep Identification – USDA Requirements
Proper identification is an important aspect of raising sheep. Whether you are a 4-H member raising only one market lamb per year or working toward establishing your own breeding … Read More
Winter Care for Rabbits
Winter is a difficult time for many animals, including rabbits. Rabbits are more able to cope with cold weather conditions than hot conditions, but given the wrong conditions, rabbits can … Read More
Common Bacterial Diseases of Cattle
There are several common diseases in cattle which are caused by bacteria that are important for 4-H members, their parents, and club leaders to understand because they can cause great … Read More
Rabies – Protecting Your Rabbits and Small Animals
What is Rabies? Rabies is a deadly disease of animals and humans. It is endemic in New Jersey and there are over 300 cases in the state every year. Rabies … Read More
I’m All Ears – Understanding the Universal Ear-Notching System for Swine
The Universal Ear-Notching System used to identify individual pigs in a litter has been around for.., a while.., but finding the actual historical roots of the how and why this system originated has proven … Read More
Reproduction – Amphibian Style
Spring is the time you start hearing the calls of toads and frogs. You might have even heard the Spring Peepers calling as early as March! Why do they make … Read More