Animal Science and Companion Animals
Find information, resources and curriculums below for 4-H projects regarding animal science and companion animals. The manuals teach youth how to take care and show these animals. Animal science includes livestock such as beef and dairy cattle, horses, goats and more. Companion animals include pets such as dogs, cats, rabbits and more.
Animal Science
- Beef
- Youth Beef Quality Assurance
Youth Beef Quality Assurance (YBQA) is a voluntary program. This program will aid in improving your animal care and management practices. By following good health, nutrition and management procedures outlined in the YBQA program, you can make sure your cattle perform at their highest level and result in a safe, wholesome beef product for consumers.
The care you give cattle on your farm or ranch, during transport and at the show will affect the end products available to consumers. Approximately 25.6 billion pounds of beef is consumed in the United States each year and consumers are concerned about the safety of the food they eat. Food safety begins on the farm or ranch, and we must do all we can to ensure the safety and quality of the food we produce. This program is designed to help educate producers on their responsibility and commitment to producing the very best beef possible.
- Bucket Calf
- Dairy
- Goats
- Horse
Curriculum
- Oklahoma 4-H Horsemanship Levels
- Oklahoma State 4-H Horse Judging Guide
- Parent's and Leader's Guide to Horse Quiz Bowl
- Sample Horse Quiz Bowl Questions
- OK 4-H Horse Project: Hippology Program Leader Guide
- Keeping Track: Income/Expenses Horse Ownership, Users Guide
- Keeping Track: Income/Expenses Horse Ownership, Teachers Guide
- Horses and Kids: Safety on the Ground
- Horses and Kids: Preparing to Ride
Oklahoma 4-H Horse Project Member Activity Manuals
- Horse Project - Activity Manual 1
- Horse Project - Activity Manual 2
- Horse Project - Activity Manual 3
- Horse Project - Activity Manual 4
- Horse Project - Activity Manual Facilitator Guide
- Horse Project - Member Activity Manual - Record Keeping for Owning a Horse
OK 4-H Horse Project Member Self-Evaluation Sheets
- How I Practice
- How I Handle Mishaps
- Showing in Showmanship at Halter
- Showing in Western Pleasure
- Showing in Western Horsemanship
- Showing in the Trail Class
- Understanding the Western Riding Class
- Understanding the Reining Class
- Ideas for Successful Use in Groups
- Preparing and Showing in Speed Events
- Showing in Hunter Under Saddle
- Showing in Hunt Seat Equitation
- Showing in Conformation at Halter
Horse Links
- Poultry
- Sheep
- Swine
- Veterinary Science
Companion Animals
- Cats
- Cavy
- Dogs
The purpose of this publications is to standardize Oklahoma 4-H Dog Shows. These Regulations are to be adhered to for all Oklahoma 4-H Sanctioned Shows. The regulations, as presented, are similar to those developed by the American Kennel Club except for the addition, classification, and scoring of certain exercises. Exhibitors interested in showing in AKC Shows should familiarize themselves with these exceptions prior to entering such shows.
Dog Shows are a sport, and all exhibitors should be guided by the principles of good sportsmanship both in and outside the ring. The basic objective of obedience shows is to produce dogs that have been trained to behave in the home, in public places, and in the presence of other dogs in a manner that will reflect credit on the sport and demonstrate the usefulness of the dog as a companion of man.
Please refer to 4-H Skill for Life Animal Science Series: Dog for information on equipment for the dog, care and health of the dog, obedience training lessons and 4-H dog club activities.
- Manual
- Regulations
- Regulations - Dog Classes
- Showmanship
- Showmanship Score Sheet Explanation
- Dog Show Entry Form
- Obedience Trial Score Sheet (Beginner Class)
- Obedience Trial Score Sheet (Sub Novice Class)
- Obedience Trial Score Sheet (Novice Class)
- Obedience Trial Score Sheet (Graduate Novice Class)
- Obedience Trial Score Sheet (Open Class)
- Obedience Judge's Worksheet 1
- Obedience Judge's Worksheet 2
- Judge's Sheet - 4-H Dog Fitting and Showing
- External Parts of a Dog
- Skeletal System of a Dog
- Baking Treats for Dogs
- Volunteer's Guide to Ages and Stages
- Canine Good Citizen
- Teach Your Dog to Down
- Teach Your Dog to Sit
- How Pets Learn
- Dog Curriculum
- Dog Resource Handbook
- Pet Care
- Rabbits