Education 24 October 2014

Hillsboro FFA equine science, veterinary science classes take field trip

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On Oct. 22, Hillsboro FFA's Equine Science and Veterinary Science classes spent the day touring Hunter Meats, a family-owned processing plant in Hillsboro, and the Ohio State University Veterinary Hospital and Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus.

On this trip, students were able to see the humane process of butchering cattle, explore a potential college and experience the largest single-breed horse show in America.
 

[[In-content Ad]]Before the tours took place, students in the Veterinary Science class were learning about body systems, skeletal systems and reproductive systems of livestock. The lessons were enhanced by the visit to OSU Veterinary Hospital and Hunter Meats, where students were able to observe an animal's digestive system in person.
 
Students in the Equine Science class have spent the past weeks working on horse handling and husbandry. This process was enhanced by visiting the Quarter horse congress and viewing expert equine trainers actually doing the skills that the students have learned about in class. 

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