Animal Science for the Workplace I
COURSE CODE: 5608
Course Description:
Animal Science for the Workplace I – Animal Production is designed to teach technical knowledge and skills for entry-level positions in an animal production enterprise by developing competencies concerning the selection, breeding, physiology, nutrition, health, housing, feeding, and marketing of farm and companion animals.
Typical instructional activities include hands-on experiences with the principles and practices essential in the production and management of animals and animal products for economic, recreational, and therapeutic uses; participating in personal and community leadership development activities; planning and implementing a relevant school-to-work transition experience; and participating in FFA activities.
OBJECTIVE:
Given the necessary equipment, supplies, and facilities, the student, upon completion of the prescribed number of instructional hours, will be able to successfully complete the following core competencies.
Credit:2 Units
RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOK:
Modern Livestock and Poultry Production – Thomson / Delmar
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Biological Science Applications in Agriculture Curriculum Lesson Plan Library – CAERT, Inc.
Advisor’s Guide to the FFA Student Handbook
UNIT A:The Livestock Industry
LESSON 1: Domestication and Importance of Livestock
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achievingthe following objectives:
1. Research the history of the domestication of farm animals.
2.Explain the function of livestock.
3. Describe the size of the livestock industry in the United States.
4. Compare the size of the livestock industry in a each county within
thestate.
LESSON 2:Career Opportunities in Animal Science in each County, State and the U.S.
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Explain the value of an Agricultural background for the individual entering a livestock-Relatedoccupation.
2. List employment opportunities which require knowledge of Animal Science.
3. Describe the process of choosing an occupation.
4. Submit a resume.
LESSON 3:Livestock and the Environment
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Describe livestock production problems relating to the environment.
2.Describe methods of handling livestock wastes which reduceenvironmental pollution andarewithin the guidelines of current laws and regulations.
3. Describe the proper way to dispose of dead animals from livestock production operations.
4. Explain livestock owner liability under animal trespass laws.
UNIT B: Supervised Experience in Agriculture
Lesson 1. Determining the Benefits of an SAE
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Explain the importance of goals and career ladders.
2. Define supervised agricultural experience.
3. Explain the benefits of supervised agricultural experience programs.
Lesson 2. Determining the Kinds of SAE
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Explain the difference between entrepreneurship and placement SAEs.
2. Describe research and experimentation SAEs and exploratory SAEs.
3. Explain the characteristics of a good SAE program and student responsibilities.
Lesson 3. Researching Possible SAE Programs
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Identify career interest areas in agriculture.
2. Identify skills needed for career success.
3.Explain opportunities for SAE programs.
Lesson 4. Planning Your SAE Program
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Identify the steps in planning an SAE Program.
2. Identify the parts of an annual SAE program plan.
3. Discuss the function of a training plan and /or agreement in an SAE program
Lesson 5. Implementing SAE Programs
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Discuss the importance of keeping records on an SAE program.
2. Explain the types of financial records needed to support achosen SAE program.
3. Identify standards to follow in keeping records on an SAE program.
UNIT C: Developing Leadership Skills in Agriculture
Lesson 1. Exploring the History and Organization of FFA
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Explain how, when, and why the FFA was organized.
2 Explain the mission and strategies, colors, motto, parts of theemblem, and the organizational structure of the FFA.
3.Recite and explain the meaning of the FFA Creed.
4.Explain the purpose of a Program of Activities and itscommittee structure.
Lesson 2. Discovering Opportunities in the FFA
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1.Describe how the FFA develops leadership skills, personal growth, and career success.
2. Identify major state and national activities available to FFAmembers.
Lesson 3.Determining FFA Degrees, Awards, and CDEs
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Explain the four FFA degree areas.
2. Identify the FFA proficiency awards.
3. Explain various team and individual Career Development Events.
Lesson 4. Understanding FFA Officer Duties and Responsibilities
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1.Describe the duties and responsibilities of chapter FFA officers.
2.Explain the proper dress and characteristics of a good FFAleader.
Lesson 5. Planning and Organizing an FFA Meeting
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson shouldresult in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Explain how to plan a meeting and develop the order of business.
2.Describe how to set up the meeting room.
3. Explain the parliamentary procedure used in an FFA meeting.
Lesson 6. Developing an Awareness for Your Community
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Describe the meaning and importance of community service.
2. List and identify community service organizations.
3. Explain how FFA members can be involved with communityimprovement and
development.
Lesson 7. State FFA Degree
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should resultin students achieving the following objectives:
1.List the requirements for the State FFA Degree.
- Explain how a FFA member can obtain the State FFA Degree.
UNIT D: Feeding and Nutrition
LESSON 1:Digestive Systems and Absorption of Food Nutrients
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Classify farm animals as ruminant or non-ruminant.
2. Describe the functions of the parts of the digestive systems of ruminant and non-ruminantanimals.
3. Explain the relationship of types of digestive systems to the ability of ruminants and non-ruminants to digest and absorb different classes of feed.
LESSON 2:Feed Nutrients and Their Use
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Identify the major function of the basic nutrient groups and the sources ofeach.
2. Identify the characteristics of nutrient sources for each basic nutrientgroup.
LESSON 3:Feed Additives and Hormone Implants
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Discuss the general use and purpose of feed additives and hormone implants.
2 Describe the proper method of hormone implantation.
3. Discuss the proper use of feed additives for various species of animals.
4. Discuss labeling and regulation of feed additives.
5. Discuss the proper mixing of feed additives in complete rations.
6. Discuss health issues and concerns relating to the use of feed additives.
LESSON 4:Balancing Rations
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Classify feeds as roughages or concentrates.
2. Describe the six functions of a balanced ration.
3. Explain the characteristics of a balanced ration.
4. Balance livestock rations using commonly accepted practices including using computers.
LESSON 5:Water and its use in Nutrition
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Describe the importance of water to animals.
2. Describe the proper use of water in livestock.
UNIT E:Beef Cattle
LESSON 1:Breeds of Beef Cattle
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Describe the various breeds of beef cattle, giving their origin and breed characteristics.
2. Identify various breeds of beef cattle by viewing pictures or live animals.
3. Classify breeds as British, Continental-European or Bos Indicus.
LESSON 2:Selection and Judging Beef Cattle
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Describe the function of beef animals and the production system in which they are produced.
2. Describe economically important traits.
3. Interpret and utilize beef cattle performance records in selecting breeding animals.
4.Identify the procedure for evaluating beef animal conformation.
5. Name the parts of the beef animal.
6. Judge classes of market animals and breeding animals.
7. Understanding scenarios and using performances data in placing classes of livestock.
LESSON 3:Feeding and Management of the Cow-Calf Herd
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. List common roughages used in cattle rations.
2. Plan a feeding program for the cow-calf herd.
3. Demonstrate common management practices such as castration, dehorning, vaccinationand identification of animals.
4. Utilize computer ration balancing software.
LESSON 4:Beef Cattle Reproduction
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Describe the male and female reproductive organs.
2. Describe the function of the endocrine glands and hormones.
3. Identify the signs of estrus and methods of checking heat.
4. Describe reproductive failures which may occur.
5. Define fertilization, gestation, parturition, and estrus cycle.
6. Demonstrate equipment use and semen handling used in artificial insemination.
LESSON 5:Diseases and Parasites of Beef Cattle
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Explain the importance of maintaining healthy beef cattle.
2. Recommend preventive measures and treatment for beef cattle diseases and parasitescommon to the local area.
3. Investigate controls for common nutritional health disorders of beef cattle in the localarea.
LESSON 6:Beef Housing and Equipment
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Describe the steps in planning for facilities and equipment for beef operations.
2. Describe the facilities and equipment required for beef operations.
3. Demonstrate basic fencing skills.
LESSON 7:Marketing Beef Cattle
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Describe the supply and demand cycles for beef.
2. Describe the market classes and grades for beef cattle.
3. Describe the various methods of marketing beef cattle.
4. Describe beef cattle handling to prevent losses when marketing.
5. Explain the use of the futures market using computer livestock market trends.
LESSON 8:Environmental Concerns
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Describe livestock production problems relating to the environment.
2. Describe methods of handling livestock wastes which reduceenvironmental pollution andarewithin the guidelines of current laws and regulations.
3. Describe the proper way to dispose of dead animals from livestockproduction operations.
4.Explain farmer liability under animal trespass laws.
UNIT F:Dairy Production
LESSON 1:Introduction to the Dairy Industry
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Identify the major areas of dairy production in the United States andcompare dairyproductionamong the states.
2. Discuss breeds of dairy cows their characteristics.
3. Demonstrate the steps used to milk cows in the modern dairy.
4. Determine the per capita consumption of various dairy products.
5. Assess the uses of milk from species other than cows in the dairy industry.
6. Identify dairy products.
LESSON 2:Dairy Products and Processing
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Understand the nutritive content of milk.
2. Explore the scientific processes of pasteurization and homogenization inmilk processing.
3. Recognize and understand differences in milk classifying and grading.
4. Convert milk to butter and ice cream products using simple techniques.
LESSON 3:Trends in the Dairy Industry
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Describe the characteristics of the dairy industry in the United States.
2. Identify the breeds of dairy cattle.
3. Describe the breeds of dairy cattle, including their origin and breed characteristics.
LESSON 4:Lactation
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Examine the scientific process by which milk is produced.
2. Trace the hormonal activity that controls lactation.
3. Review the equipment and procedures involved in milking
LESSON 5:Genetic Improvement of Dairy Cattle
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Introduce basic concepts of genetics.
2. Describe linear evaluation traits and improvements through genetics.
3. Explain the effect of artificial insemination and embryo transfer on linear evaluation traits.
LESSON 6:Selecting and Judging Dairy Cattle
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Select desirable breeding and production animals.
2. Identify the anatomical parts of the dairy animal.
3. Differentiate desirable from undesirable traits.
4. Define linear scoring.
5. Evaluate and place animals in order of relative merit.
6. Defend orally the ranking of animals based on relative merit.
UNIT G:Swine
LESSON 1:Breeds of Swine
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. List the main characteristics of the swine enterprise.
2. Identify the major breeds of swine by body characteristics.
3. Record a brief summary of the origin and development of the commonbreeds of swine.
LESSON 2:Selection and Judging of Swine
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Identify the parts of the live hog and wholesale cuts of the carcass.
2. Select high quality breeding stock using generally accepted criteria.
3. State reasons for placings of four market and four breeding hogs.
LESSON 3:Feeding and Management of Swine
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Describe different types of swine production.
2. Develop feeding programs for the different stages in the life cycle of hogs.
3. Describe accepted management practices for the stages in the life cycle of hogs.
4. Describe feeding practices for show pigs.
5. Identify different types and uses of grains and supplements
LESSON 4:Diseases and Parasites of Swine
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Explain the importance of maintaining good swine health.
2. Describe the causes, symptoms, prevention and control of common swine diseases and parasites.
3. Propose good management practices that help to prevent swine diseasesand parasites.
LESSON 5:Swine Housing and Equipment
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Describe facilities required for swine production.
2. Describe equipment required for swine production.
3. Describe and design facilities for a FFA swine project, including a sow and market hogproject.
LESSON 6:Environmental Concerns
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Describe swine production relating to the environment.
2.Describe methods of handling swine wastes within current laws and regulations.
3. Describe the proper way to dispose of dead swine.
4. Explain farmer liability under current laws.
5. Discuss social and environmental issues related to swine production.
LESSON 7:Swine Reproduction
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Explain how genetics relates to improvement in swine production.
2. Analyze modern swine crossbreeding systems.
3. Report the calculation of EPD's and EPD’s use in the swine enterprise.
4. Explain and describe artificial insemination.
LESSON 8:Marketing Swine
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Describe three methods of marketing hogs.
2. Describe grades of hogs.
3. Describe grades of feeder pigs.
UNIT H: Sheep and Goat Production
LESSON 1:Breeds of Sheep and Goats
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Identify the common breeds of sheep and goats.
2. Research the origin and development of the common breeds of sheep andgoats.
LESSON 2:Selection and Judging Sheep and Goats
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Discuss the wool classification system.
2. Explain the procedure for evaluating sheep conformation and goat conformation.
3. Name the parts of the sheep and goat.
4. Classify market lambs and breeding animals.
5. Classify goats.
LESSON 3:Feeding and Management of Sheep
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives: