Video Lesson: Animal Nutrition - Digestive Systems

Recommended Ages: 9+

Suggested Grade Band: Grades 4+

Learning Level: Beginner–Intermediate

Format: Video Lesson (approximately 20 minutes)

Note: This product is designed to be used with (but can be used independently of) our Animal Nutrition and Feedstuff Identification Learning Set.

Discover how farm animals digest food and use nutrients to support growth, health, and production in this educational video lesson!

Animals have different digestive systems depending on the types of food they eat and how their bodies process nutrients. In this lesson, learners will explore the major differences between ruminant and monogastric (including avian and equine) digestive systems and discover how each system is adapted to meet an animal’s nutritional needs.

In this video lesson, learners will:

• • Explore the primary functions of the digestive system and diet types.

  • Identify the major types of digestive systems found in livestock.

  • Understand the differences between monogastric and ruminant digestion.

  • Discover how the digestive systems of poultry differ from those of other livestock.

  • Connect digestive system structure to an animal’s diet and nutritional needs

  • Quiz at the end of the video

This video lesson is a great addition to animal science studies, 4-H livestock projects, homeschool learning, and agricultural education. It helps learners connect a practical livestock management technique with the science and recordkeeping behind animal identification.