Animal Nutrition & Feedstuff Identification Learning Set

Help kids understand what livestock eat, how their bodies use nutrients, and how feed connects to animal health and production.

The Animal Nutrition & Feedstuff Identification Learning Set combines our Animal Nutrition 101 printable guide and Common Livestock Feedstuff Identification Flashcards into one complete hands-on resource for ages 9–13. Designed around the Explore → Apply → Connect framework, this set helps learners understand how digestion, nutrients, and feed ingredients all work together to keep animals healthy and productive.

Through guided lessons, activities, and colorful visuals, learners explore how livestock digest their food, the nutrients they require, and how different feedstuffs provide these essential nutrients. They’ll compare digestive systems across species, investigate real feed ingredients, and even study manure as a tool for assessing animal health. Perfect for home learning, ag classrooms, or 4-H livestock projects.

What’s Included

Animal Nutrition 101 (87-Page Printable PDF): (Instant digital download)

• In-depth, full-color printable guide and activity set

• Beginner/intermediate level, 4th grade and up

• Topics include:

  • Comparing digestive systems (ruminant, monogastric, hindgut fermenter, avian)

  • The six main nutrient groups: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water

  • How feed efficiency connects to digestive structure

  • How to read and analyze a livestock feed tag

  • Investigating feed samples, nutrient values, and rations

  • Observing manure (“Poopology”) to monitor animal health

• Includes 15+ activities and answer keys

Common Livestock Feedstuff Flashcards (35 Cards): (shipped to you)

• Full-color, UV-coated 3” x 5” cards featuring 40+ common feed ingredients

• Reverse side includes feedstuff name, nutrient group, animal diet, processing, and value

• Covers ruminant, non-ruminant, and equine feed ingredients

• Durable, easy to handle, and ideal for study or contest prep

What Kids Will Learn

• How different animals digest food and why diet varies by species

• The six essential nutrient groups and their roles in animal health

• How feed ingredients are processed, selected, and balanced in rations

• How to interpret feed labels and identify feed components

• How manure observation reflects nutrition and health status

Why Educators & Families Love It

• Combines science and real-world agriculture in one set.

• Perfect for home learning, ag classrooms, or 4-H projects.

• Encourages problem-solving and applied science thinking.

• Engages multiple learning styles through visuals, activities, and analysis.

This set is also included in our Animal Science Foundations Bundle and all our species Exploring Animal Science Bundles, serving as the core learning resource for understanding animal nutrition and feed management across species.

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