Department/Grade: Agriculture/Grades 9-12    Course:  Animal Science II     Revision Date:  4/2008

 

Required/Elective:  Elective                   Course Length:  1 year  Pre-requisite:  Animal Science I

 

Course Description:  This course covers topics relating to management of livestock species from reproduction and lactation to feed identification and disease control. 

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

CONTENT OUTLINE

Anatomy& Physiology

·          Name, locate and describe parts and functions of the skeletal, muscular, respiratory, circulatory, and digestive system.

·          Classify farm animals as ruminant or non-ruminant

·          Relate the type of digestive system to the ability of the animal to digest and absorb different classes of feed.

 

Absorption of Nutrients

·          Identify major functions or basic nutrient groups and identify feeds that are sources of each.

·          Discuss the general purpose of feed additives and hormone implants

·          Discuss the proper mixing of feed additives in complete rations

·          Classify feeds as roughages or concentrates

·          Describe the 6 functions and characteristics of a good ration

·          Balance livestock rations using commonly accepted practices

Genetics of Animal Breeding

·          Explain how genetics relates to improvement in livestock production

·          Describe how cell division occurs

·          Diagram and explain how animal characteristics are transmitted

·          Diagram and explain sex determination, linkage, crossover, and mutation

Animal Reproduction

·          Identify and describe the male and female reproductive organs

·          Describe the function of the endocrine  gland and hormones in reproduction

·          Describe reproductive failures that may occur

·          Research methods of livestock reproductions and their affects on the livestock industry.

Biotechnology in Livestock Production

·          Define agricultural biotechnology

·          Discuss the use of genetic engineering in animal science

·          Discuss current genetic engineering activities that could potentially have a great impact on the livestock industry.

·          Identify problems related to genetic engineering in animal science

·          List current research projects in genetics engineering relating to plant science

·          Discuss the use of embryo transfer in animal science.

Animal Breeding Systems

·          Name common breeding systems used in livestock production.

·          Explain the affects, advantages and disadvantages of using various breeding systems

·          Identify the factors involved in selecting a breeding process

·          Calculate the percent of parental stock in offspring using various breeding systems.

Feeding & Management of Livestock

·          Plan a feeding program for the various livestock species

·          List and describe the approved practices for managing the different livestock species.

·          Describe management practices for cattle, sheep, horses and swine

 

Livestock Housing Requirements

·          Identify the space requirements for the various species of livestock.

·          Recognize the various types of housing available for livestock

·          Describe the economics of the various housing facilities for livestock

·          Complete a livestock facility project based on the information provided

Livestock Health Management

·          Identify major diseases affecting livestock today.

·          Recognize treatments available for those diseases.

·          List common vaccinations available for disease contol

·          Explore the global impact of diseases such as mad cow and foot and mouth

·          Identify common zoonoses and their affects on livestock practices

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Lactation in Livestock

·          Discuss management of transition animals as they begin and end a lactation

·          Describe the demand for milk from the various livestock species in various parts of the world.

·          Describe the function of the udder

·          Explain recommended milking practices

·          Identify methods of maintaining milk quality

·          Describe the process of cleaning and sanitizing of milking equipment

·          List and describe off flavors in milk

RESOURCE MATERIALS

ASSESSMENT

·          Major Text – Modern Livestock & Poultry Production 4th ed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

·          Unit Tests

·          Cumulative Tests

·          Midterm Exam

·          Final Exam

·          Open-Ended Assessments

·          Quizzes

·          Projects

·          Oral Presentations

·          Evaluate written work

·          Class Participation