Pregnant dairy and beef cattle, sheep, goats, swine and mice are housed at ASTF and scheduled to deliver young during this time period.
Student are able to observe parturition, take physiological measurements, and observe behavior.
Several student organizations also use ASTF for their monthly meetings, including the Block and Bridle Club, Young cattlemen's Association and the Dairy Club. The Animal Science Teaching Facility is also the site for portions of Ag Science Field Day, Dairy Cattle Day and Goat Day.