A. Is familiar with the historical development and trends of the animal systems industry 1. Explain past, current, and emerging trends related to the animal agricultural industry 2. Describe the domestication of animals B. Know the classification, anatomical, and physiological characteristics of animals 1. Identify the major species of livestock 2. Understand the taxonomical classification system of animals 3. Identify the structure and function of the major body systems of animals (e.g., digestive, reproductive, respiratory) 4. Define terms used to distinguish animals by sex, age, and physical traits in livestock C. Is familiar with proper health care of animals 1. Describe the use of vaccination and immunization in the animal science industry 2. Select proper routes of administration of medications and vaccines on various animal species 3. Describe methods of controlling parasites of livestock 4. Describe noninfectious and infectious diseases and disorders D. Know basic principles of animal nutrition
A. Is familiar with the historical development and trends of the animal systems industry 1. Explain past, current, and emerging trends related to the animal agricultural industry 2. Describe the domestication of animals B. Know the classification, anatomical, and physiological characteristics of animals 1. Identify the major species of livestock 2. Understand the taxonomical classification system of animals 3. Identify the structure and function of the major body systems of animals (e.g., digestive, reproductive, respiratory) 4. Define terms used to distinguish animals by sex, age, and physical traits in livestock C. Is familiar with proper health care of animals 1. Describe the use of vaccination and immunization in the animal science industry 2. Select proper routes of administration of medications and vaccines on various animal species 3. Describe methods of controlling parasites of livestock 4. Describe noninfectious and infectious diseases and disorders D. Know basic principles of animal nutrition
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