*LAMPASAS, TX* Hooves and Horns

Class Location: Lampasas County Annex: 409 S Pecan, Lampasas, TX 76550

Hooves and Horns: Livestock Identification, Health, and Nutrition for Animal Welfare Professionals

Whether you're responding to a loose cow on a county road or checking on a backyard pig, this two-day course will give you the tools to handle livestock calls with confidence and clarity. This training covers the essentials of livestock identification, care standards, and responding to welfare concerns.

We'll dive into the basics for horses, donkeys, cattle, goats, sheep, and pigs—including how to tell them apart, what healthy looks like, and what red flags to watch for.

Topics include:

• Livestock identification tips and breed traits
• Species-specific feeding and housing needs
• Basic care: hoof trims, vaccinations, and parasite control
• Recognizing signs of injury, illness, and neglect
• Investigating welfare and cruelty cases
• How to educate livestock owners effectively without escalating

This course is built for real-world application. No fluff, no guesswork, just practical knowledge you can use in the field.

16 hours ACO CE