ANIMAL SYSTEMS
The student will:
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explain the interrelationship between the circulatory, respiratory, excretory,
endocrine, digestive, reproduction, skeletal, and muscle systems.
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suggest management practices that enhance the function of the body system.
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describe reproductive management practices and their effect on fetal
development.
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explain the application of artificial insemination and embryo transfer in
animal agriculture.
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describe breeding systems commonly used in animal production.
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describe parturition of animals and the differences between species.
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use probability to predict the phenotyic and genotypic results of a dominant/
recessive gene pair to the F2 generation.
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identify natural and artificially induced mutations and hybrids and discuss
their value to agriculture.
ANIMAL NUTRITION
The student will:
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compare and contrast monogastic and ruminent digestive systems.
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understand the interrelationship between the digestive, endocrine, and
circulatory systems.
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trace the pathway of food through the digestive systems (ruminant, monogastic,
avian, equine) and explain the digestive processes occurring in each species.
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explain the digestive process as it relates to each of the digestive systems
components.
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explain the function of feed components in animal rations for various species.
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identify the seven major nutrients.
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describe the function of the micro- and macro-nutrients in nutrition.
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discuss the role of livestock supplements and feed additives.
ANIMAL HEALTH
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explain control measures for pests and internal and external parasites.
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describe a parasite prevention program and describe symptoms of a parasite
problem.
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trace the life cycle of a given pest or parasite and indicate the best stage
for control.
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demonstrate the ability to identify normal behavior characteristics of a
healthy animal.
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describe sound management practices that can prevent disease.
CARE AND HANDLING
The student will:
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communicate the rationale for various animal management practices.
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discuss the difference between animal welfare and animal rights.
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discuss ethics in livestock showing.
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demonstrate proper methods of showing livestock.
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design and explain animal housing facilities.
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demonstrate the safe and appropriate use of restraint equipment for an animal
species.
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maintain a healthy environment for livestock.
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
The student will:
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demonstrate record keeping utilizing a variety of methods and systems,
including the California FFA record book.
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explain the differences between production and financial records.
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analyze financial records.
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participate in leadership training activities associated with the FFA,
including public speaking, leading group discussions, working within a
committee, conducting business meetings, and problem solving.
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participate in a supervised occupational experience that employs skills and
knowledge learned in the classroom.
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maintain an ongoing record book on their SOE.
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