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Electronic Field Trip to a Beef Cattle Farm

Where’s the beef in Kentucky?

Grade Levels:: 4-12
Length:: 60 minutes
Taping Rights:: Unlimited
MARC Record:: Downloadable
Web Site:: UK College of Agriculture
Teaching Materials:: See Below

The Goggin family has owned and operated a beef cattle farm in Boyle County for three generations. During this one-hour visit, family members show us around the farm and answer questions like these:

Why do they raise beef cattle?
What role does the veterinarian play in the operation?
How is artificial insemination used?
How do cows digest grass?
What’s a day on the farm like for kids?

This program was co-produced by KET and the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture. It was first broadcast on May 6, 1997.

Note: The program shows real-life video of the intestines and digestive system of a cow.

Program of Studies
Physical Science: Structure and Transformation of Matter
Practical Living/Vocational Studies: Career Awareness, Exploration, Planning

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2008/09 Program Schedule

: A visit to the Goggin family farm in Boyle County explores how cattle are bred, raised, and cared for; how cows are able to digest grass; and what life on a cattle farm is like. A 1997 co-production of KET and the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture. 58 minutes; Wednesday, September 3 at 10:00 am on KETED; Thursday, September 18 at 10:00 am on KETED; Thursday, September 25 at 5:00 am on KETED; Wednesday, February 4 at 10:00 am on KETED; Thursday, March 5 at 11:00 am on KETED

These videos are also available on KET EncycloMedia.

Teaching Materials

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DOWNLOADABLE GUIDE: http://www.ca.uky.edu/agc/dl/Ftrips/BEEF/beefdwn.htm
University of Kentucky College of Agriculture
Lexington, KY 40546

Kentucky Academic Expectations

This program relates to the following Kentucky Academic Expectations.

2.3	Systems and Interactions
2.36	Career Path

Kentucky schools may tape and retain programs according to the rights listed above. For further information, contact the KET Education Division.

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