Abstract:
A student research group was used as part of the laboratory requirement for a junior level forage production course. The course consisted of traditional lecture and discussion, for three 50-minute periods per week, and a two hour laboratory each week throughout the semester. During the latter half of the semester, the students were required to work as a group to plan renovation of a pasture at the equine facility. The assignment included devising proper weed control, fertilization practices, forage species selection, planting implementation, and proper fencing and water requirements for horses. A formal written report was required of each student. Initially, students hesitated to undertake this project. Once begun, students cooperated and showed an increased interest and performance for the course. Additional benefits for this project included donation of Max-Q� seed by the Pennington seed company and assisting the equine unit supervisor with much needed pasture renovation. The instructor's work load was increased somewhat, but not enough to offset the benefits of this project.
Keywords:
equine, administrative responsibility, student research
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