Prerequisite (classes you must take first): Intro to Agriculture
Grades: 10-12
Certifications/Awards Offered: Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications
Length of class: Year
Credit: 1.0
Students will participate in the following activities:
Animal rights vs. welfare debate
Livestock handling model
Field trip to CSU animal research facilities
Animal Science is REQUIRED for anyone interested in taking the Veterinary Science class.
This is a fantastic class for anyone thinking about working with animals as a career.
Subjects will include handling, breed characteristics and ID, animal rights and welfare, behavior, genetics, and anatomy. Animals will include but are not limited to dogs, cats, rabbits, small vertebrates, cattle, hogs, sheep, goats, horses, and chickens.