{"id":91,"date":"2009-08-27T15:17:00","date_gmt":"2009-08-27T19:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/4h\/?page_id=91"},"modified":"2026-03-11T09:23:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T13:23:36","slug":"animal-projects","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/4h\/programs\/animal-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"Animal Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why does 4-H have animal projects?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our animal science projects are meant to teach science to youth in an inviting hands on way!&nbsp; 4-Hers learn biology, physiology, nutrition, husbandry, agribusiness, entrepreneurship, record-keeping, communications and responsibility.&nbsp; Summer fairs and other opportunities are available for youth to show what they have learned, gain recognition for their work and have fun with friends.&nbsp; Rhode Island 4-Hers can participate in four local fairs and also in the Big E. Youth do not necessarily have to own their own animals.&nbsp; Many of our 4-Hers manage (borrow) and animal from a local farmer, a neighbor or a family member and work on training that animal.&nbsp; If you are interested in showing animal go to our <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/4h\/programs\/fair-guides-and-rules\/\">Summer Fairs pages to make sure you make all deadlines and requirements.<\/a> Below you will find information on specific species.<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-panel-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-panel  \"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1722\/IMG_1662-1-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"Horse face\"><\/figure><article>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Level UP! Veterinary Science Program<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This program is designed for youth to work at their own pace completing activities to Level Up and show their Veterinary science knowledge.  Check out the flyer to see how to participate.  Then click on the quiz for each level to record what you did.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1722\/Veterinary-Science-Certificate-Program-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flyer and details on Level Up!<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1722\/Veterinary-Science-Tracking-Sheet-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tracking sheet &amp; Quiz Level Up Links<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/article><\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-panel-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-panel  \"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1722\/Pigs.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><article>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Swine<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ohio State Swine Handbook<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fyi.extension.wisc.edu\/fdlmeat\/files\/2009\/09\/SwineQuizBowlQuestions.pdf\">Swine Knowledge test from University of Wisconsin<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cemonterey.ucanr.edu\/files\/197376.pdf\">Swine Showmanship Guide from University of California<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rawlins.k-state.edu\/4-h\/Swine.pdf\">Swine Showmanship Guide from Oklahoma State University<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/article><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-panel-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-panel  \"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1722\/Beef-cow.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><article>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beef<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> Ohio State Learning Lab and Ohio state Beef Resource handbook.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.okstate.edu\/fact-sheets\/beef-showmanship.html\">Beef Showmanship Guide from Oklahoma State University<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canr.msu.edu\/ogemaw\/uploads\/files\/Beef+Showmanship.pdf\">Beef Showmanship Guide from Michigan State University<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.msstate.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/publications\/P2210_web.pdf\">Beef Showmanship Guide from Mississippi State University<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canr.msu.edu\/manistee\/4-h\/Your%204-H%20Market%20Beef%20Project.pdf\">Market Beef Guide from Michigan State University<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sullivansupply.com\/stock-show-u\/online\/\">Sullivan Supply Stock Show University Online Videos<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/article><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-panel-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-panel  \"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1722\/Dairy-Cow.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><article>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dairy<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holsteinfoundation.org\/pdf_doc\/workbooks\/Showring_Ready_Workbook.pdf\">Showring Ready &#8211; Holstein Association<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purebreddairycattle.com\/file_open.php?id=9\">PDCA Showmanship Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dairy.ces.ncsu.edu\/dairy-youth-programs\/quizbowl\/dairy-quizbowl-study-questions\/\">Dairy Quiz Bowl questions- includes Hoard\u2019s, Holstein Foundation and Virginia 4-H- North Carolina State University<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/article><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-panel-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-panel  \"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1722\/Dairy-Goat.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><article>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Goat<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The 4-H goat program has many resources to get you started and continue your learning. <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/4h\/programs\/animal-projects\/goat\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/4h\/goat\/\">Click here to see all the resources. <\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/article><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-panel-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-panel  \"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1722\/Dog-1.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><article>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dog<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1722\/2012-ri-4-h-dog-program.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RI 4-H Dog Program Guide,<\/a> <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1722\/dogstudy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Study Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-H-manual-FINAL-jan18-2022.pdf\">AKC 4-h Dog Project Manual<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=UwjFUBdAqO8\">Training video from Ohio State University<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCOmnrKKiM2kcaowVl3SXeVQ\/playlists\">AKC Obedience and Rally Videos<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/article><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-panel-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-panel  \"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1722\/horse.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><article>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Horse<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The URI 4-H Horse Program engages youth in equine science and horsemanship. Check out the following ways you can get involved:<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/4h\/programs\/animal-projects\/horse\/\" title=\"\">EXPLORE<\/a>\n<\/article><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-panel-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-panel  \"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1722\/Rabbit.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><article>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rabbits and Cavies<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting Out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ohioline.osu.edu\/factsheet\/4h-31\">Rabbits for Beginners Fact sheet- Ohio State University<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1722\/rabbit.pdf\">Basic Study Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.flvc.org\/edis\/article\/view\/135502\/139592\">Rabbits, Rabbits,&nbsp;Rabbits Book<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aces.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4HYD-2094_RabbitProjectProductionManual_2019_060419L.pdf\">Alabama 4-H Rabbit Project Manual<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/texasyouthlivestock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Rabbit-Explore-Project-Guide.pdf\">Explore Rabbits- Texas A&amp;M<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn More:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arba.net\/\">ARBA Website<\/a>  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rabbittutor.com\/\">Rabbit Tutor Website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Showing:  Examples of Rabbit Scorecards <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1722\/rabbit-showmanship-scorecard.pdf\">Rabbit 1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/arba.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Rabbit-Showman-Scorecard-Updated.pdf\">ARBA 2021<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/article><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-panel-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-panel  \"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1722\/Poultry-2-Banner.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><article>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Poultry<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting Out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wood.osu.edu\/sites\/wood\/files\/imce\/Program_Pages\/4H\/livestock\/Branded%20Poultry%20Handbook%20FINAL.pdf\">4-H Poultry Handbook- Wood County Ohio<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canr.msu.edu\/uploads\/resources\/pdfs\/4-h_poultryshowingcurriculum_2018_final-web_(1).pdf\">4-H Poultry Fitting and Showmanship Guide &#8211; Michigan State University<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1722\/HPAIFactsheet_Wildlife-Biosecurity_July-2015.pdf\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aphis.usda.gov\/livestock-poultry-disease\/avian\/avian-influenza\">Avian Influenza- USDA site<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aphis.usda.gov\/livestock-poultry-disease\/avian\/defend-the-flock\">Be a Flock Defender- Biosecurity to protect your birds- APHIS USDA<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>More Learning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/national4hpoultry.mgcafe.uky.edu\/files\/2017_national_4-h_avian_bowl_manual_complete.pdf\">National 4-H Avian Bowl Manual 2017<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amerpoultryassn.com\/\">American Poultry Association Website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1722\/novice-study-guide.pdf\">Poultry Example Novice Knowledge test<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/article><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-panel-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-panel  \"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1722\/Sheep.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><article>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sheep<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ohio State Manual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canr.msu.edu\/news\/planning_for_your_4_h_sheep_project_animal_preparations\">Planning for your 4-H Sheep project- Michigan State University<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/texasyouthlivestock.com\/sheep\/\">4-H Sheep Project- Texas A&amp;M<\/a>&#8211; guides, videos, PDF\u2019s. &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/article><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-panel-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-panel  \"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1722\/calves.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><article>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Working Steer<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>      Ohio State Beef Resource Handbook<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>      Big E Agriculture Working Steer Packet <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/article><\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why does 4-H have animal projects? 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