MSU Affiliation
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences; School of Human Sciences
Creation Date
4-27-2026
Creation Date
2026-05-12
Abstract
This creative component course development project includes five (5) supplementary lessons focused on animal welfare concerns in livestock reproduction, biological foundations of ethical animal reproduction, responsible use of reproductive technology, ethical reproductive management, and ethical breeding decisions in livestock genetics. This resource also includes a teacher guide, supplementary instructional materials, assessment materials, implementation guidance, and reflection sections.
Together, these components give teachers a usable set of lessons and support materials for bringing ethical decision-making into animal science instruction. Although each lesson can stand on its own, the sequence was arranged to move from foundational reproductive science into more applied questions involving technology, management, and genetics. That progression gives students repeated practice with analyzing issues, weighing perspectives, and explaining their reasoning. In that way, the project reflects the broader goal of helping students approach animal agriculture with both scientific understanding and ethical awareness.
The animal examples used throughout this resource are primarily livestock-focused, with a particular emphasis on cattle reproduction to provide a clear and consistent instructional framework. However, the structure and concepts presented are intentionally adaptable. Educators are encouraged to modify and extend these lessons to align with other livestock or animal species relevant to their program, allowing for flexibility based on available resources, student interests, and local industry context.
Publication Date
Spring 5-12-2026
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Share Alike 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Beach, Hagan, "Applied Reproductive Science: Technology, Ethics, and Management in Modern Animal Systems" (2026). Publications. 488.
https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/works_publications/488
