Animal Science and Livestock Production, 1st Edition © 2025
Emergent Learning
Animal Science and Livestock Production guides students through the dynamic industry of animal science, preparing them with the skills and knowledge they need to continue their education and pursue successful careers in animal science. Chapters on animal reproduction, genetics, nutrition, and health ensure a deep understanding of the biological aspects of livestock, while sections on handling, behavior, welfare, and anatomy provide practical knowledge.
- Helps students explore and prepare for a variety of careers in animal science and food production including many they may not have considered.
- Highlights specific aspects of raising beef, dairy, sheep, goat, swine, poultry, and aquaculture.
- Includes discussions on the economics of animal agriculture and emerging technology trends.
- Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) features foster hands-on learning and professional growth.
- A Student Activity Guide extends learning through hands-on applications and activities.
- Digital delivery through the exclusive MyLab platform including customizable assignments and assessments, engaging videos, and a robust Gradebook for tracking progress and reporting.
- Teacher resources include a printed Teacher’s Wraparound Edition as well as a downloadable Test Bank with TestGen, Classroom presentations in two formats, and a Spanish/English Glossary and Lesson Objectives.
Introducing the dynamic industry of animal production
This program introduces key science concepts, provides a primer on animal care, and introduces career pathways.
Career Exploration
Students are encouraged to explore and prepare for a variety of careers in animal science and food production, including many they may not have considered.
Animal Production Basics
The program covers specific aspects of raising beef, dairy, sheep, goat, swine, poultry, and aquaculture.
Professionalism and Leadership
Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) and FFA features throughout the text foster hands-on learning and professional growth.
Student Activity Guide
The Student Activity Guide extends learning with projects that can be completed alone or in teams, vocabulary reinforcement, and more.
What’s in it for me?: Features connect content to students’ lives.
Stop and Jot: Features combine critical thinking and writing practice
Check Your Understanding: Features provide a periodic review of student comprehension.
Technology: The text features coverage of the latest technology including AI and drones
Biology and Science: Science features and chapters emphasize theory and practice
Individualized instruction: The MyLab platform enables teachers to customize instruction to the needs of individual students
Classroom management: Gradebook features provide powerful organization, tracking, and reporting capabilities
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Grades 9-12
Introduction to Animal Science, Introduction to Livestock Production
A print Student Edition, a print Student Activity Guide, A print Student Edition, a print Student Activity Guide, MyLab Student Access
Teacher’s Wraparound Edition (print)
MyLab Instructor Access
Test Bank with TestGen Assessment Software
Classroom Presentations (PowerPoint and Rise)
Spanish Glossary and Lesson Objectives
There are one-year and six-year licenses available.