Animal Science PathwayWork with Livestock. Build Responsibility. Learn by Doing.
What This Path Looks LikeStudents in the Animal Science pathway gain hands-on experience working with livestock and animal systems.
This could include:
Working on local operations or ranches
Assisting with herd management and daily care
Learning feeding, health, and handling practices
Supporting breeding, calving, or production cycles
How Students Grow
This pathway develops:
Responsibility and consistency
Attention to detail
Work ethic and time management
Confidence working with animals and producers
Real-World Experience (SAE)
Students may:
Work for a producer or operation
Start or grow their own livestock project
Assist in family or community ag businesses
FFA Connection
Students apply what they’re learning through:
Livestock judging
Animal science competitions
Leadership events
If you enjoy working with animals and want to build real responsibility and hands-on skills, this is where you start.
Start Somewhere, Grow Everywhere.
Choosing a pathway doesn’t limit students; it gives them direction.
As students grow, many expand their experience into other areas, discovering new interests and building a more complete understanding of agriculture.
Proposed Animal Science PathwayModule schedule
Every Year - (first-year students - seniors are an exception)
Session 1 - Pathways in Ag
Session 2 - SAE Basics
Session 3 - FFA Basics
Even Years
Session 1 - Intro to Poultry
Session 2 - Intro to Large Animals
Session 3 - Livestock Reproduction
Odd Years
Session 1 - Poultry Nutrition
Session 2 - Equine Science
Session 3 - Vet Science
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What happens next?
Once a student chooses a pathway, the next step is building a plan.
In a one-on-one session, we map out:
Coursework (modules)
Work experience (SAE)
FFA opportunities
Personal goals
Every student leaves with a clear direction and the support to follow through.