This week, high school agriculture students were able to utilize sonogram technology to detect the birthing schedule for dairy goats while on campus. Students were able to identify “kids” for newbian and oberhousley goats. They were also able to take blood samples from the goats as if they were completing research off-site on a farm, veterinary clinic, or animal sanctuary. Today’s friendly visitors ranged in age from two to five years old.
“Today’s activity allowed me to access a hands-on learning experience and it was pretty great,” said FFCS High School freshman Cayden Fayette. “I was able to ultrasound the goats and view the kids (aka babies). I found it to be incredibly interesting and it ties into my pathway towards learning more about a career in agriculture.”
Today’s lesson afforded today’s students to become comfortable with handling the animals, especially when working with them to review their health and safety. “I’m fortunate enough to be an agricultural teacher to allow students to learn more about a future career pathway into agriculture. This is my first year teaching and I’m able to share my past experiences with today’s students,” said FFA Middle School Advisor and Agricultural Teacher Brooke Andera.
Check out some additional photos from today’s classroom activities!
