Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources: Animal Science and Services 5: Grades 9-12

Discuss animal marketing techniques. The student will be able to:

Apply advanced animal health practices. The student will be able to:

Maintain and analyze records. The student will be able to:

Perform emergency first aid on animals. The student will be able to:

Implement procedures to ensure that animal products are safe. The student will be able to:

Identify, select, and breed food-producing animals. The student will be able to:

Analyze county, state and federal agencies that support the animal industry. The student will be able to:

Collect and interpret market reports and identify market outlets for companion and food-producing animals.

Determine market grades of animal and animal products.

Examine the impacts of industry promotion campaigns.

Administer prescribed injections (under supervision).

Discuss proper disposal of deceased animals.

Determine when euthanasia is appropriate.

Discuss AVMA approved methods of euthanasia.

Discuss BMPs (Best Management Practices) associated with castration, dehorning, docking, debeaking, and/or another component of livestock management.

Maintain and analyze animal records.

Maintain and analyze basic business records (inventory, depreciation, receipts, and expenses) using computer applications.

Prepare and maintain Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) records.

Evaluate the health status of the animals.

Isolate injured animals.

Demonstrate how to properly cleanse wounds and apply antiseptic.

Immobilize fractured limbs.

Identify and stop external bleeding.

Know when to seek additional medical attention for animals.

Research and summarize animal production practices that may pose health risks.

Analyze consumer concerns with animal production practices relative to human health.

Research and evaluate programs to assure the safety of animal products for consumption.

Identify and describe animal tracking systems used in animal systems (e.g., livestock, companion animal, exotics, etc.).

Analyze and summarize the impact of animal trace-back capabilities on producers and consumers.

Evaluate the effectiveness of animal and/or premise identification programs for a given species.

Appraise animal conformation and desirable characteristics and breeds.

Justify reasons for culling offspring.

Identify signs of parturition.

Identify common disorders of parturition.

Prepare animals and facilities for parturition.

Assist in the delivery of newborn animals.

Identify agencies that support the animal industry.

Research technical assistance, disaster relief, grants, and other available programs.

Inquire about career opportunities within these agencies.