Animal Science Merit Badge (Worksheet & Requirements)
Requirements for Earning the Animal Science Merit Badge
The Animal Science merit badge is a great way to learn about animal life and behavior. Scouts must complete the requirements listed below to earn the badge. The worksheet provided will help you keep track of your progress and ensure all requirements have been completed. Good luck!
Requirements:
- Discuss with your counselor the aspects of animal behavior, nutrition, selection, reproduction, and disease.
- Give a brief description of the six classes of domestic animals, such as cattle, sheep, horses, and swine.
- Name five domesticated animals and five wild animals.
- Explain the importance of the six basic needs of animals.
- Explain the safety rules for handling domestic and wild animals.
- With your parent’s approval and counselor’s permission, visit a local farm or view an online video of farm animals.
- Explain the basic parts of a hoof and a horn and how they are different.
- Describe the three scientific methods for identifying breeds of domesticated animals.
- Describe the purpose of a feed ration and explain its importance.
- Discuss the health risks posed by certain zoonotic diseases.
- Explain the role of livestock in the environment.
- Discuss the economic importance of animal science.
Worksheet:
Download the Animal Science Merit Badge Worksheet here to help keep track of your progress.
Congratulations! You have completed the requirements for the Animal Science Merit Badge. Please show your completed worksheet to your counselor for final approval.