What’s the first fun trick you taught your dog? Was it paw, shake, or “high five”? What about “speak”? Maybe you taught your dog to spin in a circle, jump through a hoop, go through a tunnel, or sit in a box. All of these tricks can now earn your dog a title in the […]
Photo courtesy of Dr. Carey Williams, Equine Extension Specialist, Rutgers University The winter weather is here! How do we help our 4-legged friends maintain body weight and stay healthy in the cold? The Rutgers Equine Science Center has a Fact Sheet on that! Fact Sheet #1143 authored by Drs. Carey Williams and Sarah Ralston in […]
Name: Joe Nappi Job Title: Wild Animal Keeper – Mammal Department Organization: Wildlife Conservation Society/Bronx Zoo Education/Degree Earned: Conservation & Wildlife Management (Delaware Valley University) If you are a 4-H alumni, when and what club(s) were you a part of? How did 4-H help you grow as a professional? I was not a 4-H member […]
Investing in proper nutrition for pregnant and lactating ewes saves both time and money in the long run. Ewes in good body condition prior to delivery have healthier lambs and fewer complications than underweight or overweight ewes. As 70% of fetal lamb growth occurs in the last five weeks of pregnancy, it is important to […]
(Editor’s note: This is part two of a two-part series) Every day is a new adventure for Joanne Powell. As the Research Farm Supervisor for the large animal unit at Rutgers University, Joanne gets to do the things she loves, including being outside with animals! In addition to that, Joanne is a 4-H leader in […]
One of our challenges as club leaders is to create a meaningful science experience for youth through innovative STEM activities that highlight the real skills and practices of scientists. Most of us with K-12 school-age students, have heard about the recent education reform efforts needed for our state’s implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards […]
In order to keep laying hens productive through the winter months, it is vital to keep them well fed and watered, warm, healthy, and comfortable. Below are some management tips to help you properly care for your laying hens in the winter: Warmth: Laying hens begin to slow egg production when temperatures drop below 55 […]
Sadly, parasitic worms are a problem that affects most animals. But as animal owners, we treat our animals with de-wormer and BAM the nasty creatures are gone. Problem solved, right? Well, it may not be that easy anymore….. A growing concern for many alpaca and llama owners is anthelmintic (dewormer) resistance by the barber’s pole […]
Ever wonder how adults end up in their profession? Ever asked them to see if what they are doing now is what they thought they would be doing back in high school or even college? For some people, they are doing exactly what they thought they would do, for others they have found a new […]
Raising a puppy can be both a delight and a challenge. It’s fun to watch them learn and grow, but hard to meet all their developmental needs to become well-rounded, happy adult dogs. For some 4-H dog project members, the focus of their work is entirely on raising puppies that will one day serve as […]
