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Farm Animal Production
Farm Animal Production
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The Farm Animal Production course 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 animals.
Typical instructional activities include hands-on experiences with the principles and practices essential in the
production and management of farm animals and farm 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.
This course is a component of the following Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Pathways:
Plant and Animal Systems
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: 1 unit
RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOK:
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Biological Science Applications in Agriculture Curriculum Lesson Plan Library – CAERT, Inc.
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 farm animal-related
occupation.
2. List employment opportunities which require knowledge of Animal Science.
Lesson 3 Farm Animals and the Environment
Student Learning Objectives: Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following
objectives:
1. Describe farm animal production problems relating to the environment.
2. Describe methods of handling farm animal wastes which reduce environmental pollution and are within
the guidelines of current laws and regulations
3. Describe the proper way to dispose of dead animals from farm operations.
4. Explain farm animal owner liability under animal trespass laws.
UNIT F Swine
Lesson 1 Breed 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 common breeds of swine.
Lesson 4 Evaluating Broiler Breeders for Meat Production & Proper Handling of Broiler Breeders
Student Learning Objectives: Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following
objectives:
1. Describe all possible deformities of a broiler breeder.
2. Describe proper body conformation.
3. Describe proper meat quantity.
4. Properly handle birds for evaluation.
5. Compare and contrast birds to present oral reasons for their placing.