Program dates are tentative and subject to change
Tour the farms and regions of the United Kingdom to learn about purebred livestock and breed development and to see where many animal breeds originated. Visits to multiple rare breed farm parks will allow students access to more than 25 rare breeds of cattle, pigs, sheep, horses and goats. Additional stops include a visit to Haven Herefords to see the oldest breeding herd of Hereford Cattle in the world, and a visit to Ballindalloch castle to see the oldest Aberdeen Angus herd in the world.
Cultural visits include a stop at the World War II American Cemetery at Cambridge, UNESCO World Heritage Site Hadrian’s Wall, and the historic city of Edinburgh.
3 credits of AN S 496 for spring 2025 semester
- Class will meet from 4:20-6:00pm on Thursdays Spring 2025. Please have this time available in your schedule if accepted.
- Pre-requisite: An S 1010 or An S 1140 or FSHN 1010
- Due to the late start (and end) of the Spring 2025 semester, this trip will not return until June 3rd. Please consider conflicts with possible internships, etc.
This program is typically offered every other year.