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

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Discuss animal marketing techniques. The student will be able to:31.0

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    Collect and interpret market reports and identify market outlets for companion and food-producing animals.31.1

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    Determine market grades of animal and animal products.31.2

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    Examine the impacts of industry promotion campaigns.31.3

Apply advanced animal health practices. The student will be able to:32.0

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    Administer prescribed injections (under supervision).32.1

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    Discuss proper disposal of deceased animals.32.2

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    Determine when euthanasia is appropriate.32.3

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    Discuss AVMA approved methods of euthanasia.32.4

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    Discuss BMPs (Best Management Practices) associated with castration, dehorning, docking, debeaking, and/or another component of livestock management.32.5

Maintain and analyze records. The student will be able to:33.0

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    Maintain and analyze animal records.33.1

  • 2

    Maintain and analyze basic business records (inventory, depreciation, receipts, and expenses) using computer applications.33.2

  • 3

    Prepare and maintain Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) records.33.3

Perform emergency first aid on animals. The student will be able to:34.0

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    Evaluate the health status of the animals.34.1

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    Isolate injured animals.34.2

  • 3

    Demonstrate how to properly cleanse wounds and apply antiseptic.34.3

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    Immobilize fractured limbs.34.4

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    Identify and stop external bleeding.34.5

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    Know when to seek additional medical attention for animals.34.6

Implement procedures to ensure that animal products are safe. The student will be able to:35.0

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    Research and summarize animal production practices that may pose health risks.35.1

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    Analyze consumer concerns with animal production practices relative to human health.35.2

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    Research and evaluate programs to assure the safety of animal products for consumption.35.3

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    Identify and describe animal tracking systems used in animal systems (e.g., livestock, companion animal, exotics, etc.).35.4

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    Analyze and summarize the impact of animal trace-back capabilities on producers and consumers.35.5

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    Evaluate the effectiveness of animal and/or premise identification programs for a given species.35.6

Identify, select, and breed food-producing animals. The student will be able to:36.0

  • 1

    Appraise animal conformation and desirable characteristics and breeds.36.1

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    Justify reasons for culling offspring.36.2

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    Identify signs of parturition.36.3

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    Identify common disorders of parturition.36.4

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    Prepare animals and facilities for parturition.36.5

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    Assist in the delivery of newborn animals.36.6

Analyze county, state and federal agencies that support the animal industry. The student will be able to:37.0

  • 1

    Identify agencies that support the animal industry.37.1

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    Research technical assistance, disaster relief, grants, and other available programs.37.2

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    Inquire about career opportunities within these agencies.37.3

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
Agriculture Food & Natural Resources

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