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Introduction to Animal and Dairy Science
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Introduction to Animal and Dairy Science introduces students to the field of livestock production and animal health and welfare. Students participate in activities related to the animal science field as they study the importance of the livestock industry, breed identification and characteristics, nutrition, disease and parasite control, genetics and reproduction.
Trace the history of domestication of livestockIdentify livestock by common names and scientific namesExplain livestock production’s economic benefits for entrepreneurs, companies, and communities. andInvestigate the history of livestock species and breedsIdentify common Alabama livestock breeds and describe characteristics of each one, including physicalCompare and contrast animal body conformation using industry standards for cattle, poultry, and horsesCollect, evaluate, and share information about the digestive systems of various livestock speciesFormulate proper nutrition and balanced rations for selected animals in various stages of lifeObtain, evaluate, and share information about common diseases of livestock and methods of preventionDescribe internal and external parasites, how they affect their hosts, and methods of parasite controlInvestigate and share information about current trends and issues in genetic engineering and biotechnologyDescribe how selective breeding has improved animal genetics, citing examples from several different speciesAnalyze the differences between animal rights and animal welfareAssess current perceptions concerning animal rights and animal welfareIdentify specialty animals and animal products and describe their impact on Alabama’s economyAssess facilities used to manage, transport, and house livestock to determine their efficiency, safetyInvestigate and share information about regulations regarding the transportation of livestockIdentify government agencies that regulate the livestock industry and describe their areas of authority