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Student run experimental learning project overseen by a faculty advisor which incorporates all aspects of managing a small Boer goat herd with the goal of merchandizing purebred breeding stock.

Student run group overseen by a faculty advisor. Members learn beef cattle management techniques and participate in all aspects of herd management, with the option of fitting and showing the cattle at various beef shows.

Grooming and showing cattle, swine, sheep, goats, llamas, alpacas, and horses are taught by hands-on experience and presentation of the animals in a show organized by the students each spring and open to the public. No previous experience needed.

Student run organization overseen by a faculty advisor that allows students the opportunity to manage, care for, and show the UMass flock of registered Dorset sheep.

This course is conducted during spring break of each year to introduce students and area cattle farmers to the concepts and procedures involved in the artificial insemination of dairy and beef cattle. The course is held in PA and participants earn a certificate of completion. The instructor is a professional from the AI industry.

Students gain experience in teaching in introductory level (100-200) courses. Students will be expected to demonstrate specific competencies related to labs and assisting students; lead review sessions; gain experience in all aspects of teaching an Animal Science class.

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Individualized study with a faculty member. A 500 word abstract summarizing the project to be presented at the end of the Spring semester on Science Day.