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K–12 Standards

Animal Science (2024)

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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND LEADERSHIP 1.0

  • 1

    Student Leadership in Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) and Professional Associations 1.1

    1. 1

      Explore the role of professional organizations and/or associations in the animal science industry.1.1.1

    2. 2

      Define the value, role, and opportunities provided through career technical student organizations.1.1.2

    3. 3

      Engage in career exploration and leadership development.1.1.3

IDAHO ANIMAL AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY 2.0

  • 1

    Animal Agriculture Industries and Careers 2.1

    1. 1

      Rank the importance of the animal production industries in Idaho.2.1.1

    2. 2

      Compare the economic importance of animal production nationally and internationally.2.1.2

    3. 3

      Identify career pathways within the animal science industry.2.1.3

    4. 4

      Describe the educational requirements for a career pathway within the animal science industry.2.1.4

    5. 5

      Describe working conditions for job titles within the animal science industry.2.1.5

    6. 6

      Describe the value of certifications in the animal agriculture industry.2.1.6

    7. 7

      Describe the purpose of maintaining supervised agriculture experience (SAE) record books.2.1.7

    8. 8

      Identify proficiency award areas related to an SAE program area.2.1.8

  • 2

    Agricultural Business, Marketing, Finance, and Risk Management2.2

    1. 1

      Describe value‐added concepts of marketing.2.2.1

    2. 2

      Describe current industry needs and goals for agriculture marketing.2.2.2

    3. 3

      Define risk management in livestock enterprises.2.2.3

  • 3

    Beef Industry2.3

    1. 1

      Determine the facility and equipment needs for beef production.2.3.1

    2. 2

      Compare types of beef production systems.2.3.2

    3. 3

      Compare grazing systems.2.3.3

    4. 4

      Describe land management practices and the importance of working relationships with land management agencies (e.g., Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management [BLM], private landowners).2.3.4

  • 4

    Dairy Industry2.4

    1. 1

      Describe elements of dairy production.2.4.1

    2. 2

      Determine the facility and equipment needs for dairy production.2.4.2

    3. 3

      Compare types of dairy production systems.2.4.3

    4. 4

      Compare milking systems.2.4.4

    5. 5

      Describe economically important dairy products.2.4.5

  • 5

    Other Food Animal Systems2.5

    1. 1

      Describe the elements of sheep and goat production.2.5.1

    2. 2

      Describe the elements of swine production.2.5.2

    3. 3

      Describe the elements of poultry production.2.5.3

    4. 4

      Describe the elements of aquaculture production.2.5.4

  • 6

    Equine Industry2.6

    1. 1

      Describe the elements of the equine industry.2.6.1

    2. 2

      Describe basic equine anatomy, including the characteristics and function of the cecum.2.6.2

NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LIVESTOCK 3.0

  • 1

    Digestive Systems of Domestic Animals 3.1

    1. 1

      Compare the ruminant (e.g., cattle, sheep) and monogastric (e.g., swine, avian) digestive systems.3.1.1

    2. 2

      Describe the characteristics and function of a ruminant system.3.1.2

    3. 3

      Describe the functions of the small and large intestines.3.1.3

  • 2

    Livestock Feedstuffs3.2

    1. 1

      Identify feedstuffs by the nutrients they provide.3.2.1

    2. 2

      Identify the benefits of roughages, concentrates, supplements, and additives.3.2.2

    3. 3

      Evaluate the differences between good-quality feedstuffs and poor-quality feedstuffs.3.2.3

    4. 4

      Describe how processing, storage, and feeding methods affect the quality of feedstuffs.3.2.4

  • 3

    Balanced Livestock Feed Rations3.3

    1. 1

      Identify methods of feed analysis (e.g., wet chemistry, near-infrared [NIR] spectroscopy).3.3.1

    2. 2

      Conduct a feed analysis.3.3.2

    3. 3

      Identify the steps in balancing rations.3.3.3

    4. 4

      Describe how nutritional information is used to develop animal rations at various physiological stages.3.3.4

    5. 5

      Develop balanced rations using the Pearson square ration formulation procedure. 3.3.5

LIVESTOCK REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS 4.0

  • 1

    Reproductive Management of Domestic Animals4.1

    1. 1

      Identify the components and functions of the male and female reproductive structures.4.1.1

    2. 2

      Develop a breeding program (i.e., breeding plan) for livestock production.4.1.2

    3. 3

      Identify and interpret the signs of estrus in relation to the reproductive cycle.4.1.3

  • 2

    Natural and Artificial Animal Reproduction4.2

    1. 1

      Describe the effects of hormones on the reproduction cycle.4.2.1

    2. 2

      Describe the stages of gestation leading to parturition.4.2.2

    3. 3

      Describe common issues that could occur during the stages of gestation through parturition.4.2.3

    4. 4

      Describe the process of artificial insemination in domestic livestock.4.2.4

    5. 5

      Describe procedures for the collection, evaluation, and handling of semen.4.2.5

    6. 6

      Describe the advantages and disadvantages of artificial insemination and natural breeding.4.2.6

    7. 7

      Describe the processes of estrous synchronization, semen sexing, embryo transfer, cloning, and genetic engineering.4.2.7

  • 3

    Lactation4.3

    1. 1

      Describe the lactation cycle and factors that affect milk production (e.g., genetics, disease, feed, environment, body condition, age, stress).4.3.1

    2. 2

      Describe the components of milk and colostrum and their roles in nourishing newborn livestock.4.3.2

PRINCIPLES OF EVALUATION FOR ANIMAL SELECTION 5.0

  • 1

    Genetics5.1

    1. 1

      Describe Mendel’s basic principles of heredity.5.1.1

    2. 2

      Describe heritable traits and their effects on breeding.5.1.2

    3. 3

      Describe the principles of dominance and incomplete dominance.5.1.3

    4. 4

      Analyze heritability estimates as a selection factor in breeding programs.5.1.4

    5. 5

      Describe the relationship between genotype, environment, and phenotype.5.1.5

    6. 6

      Describe the advantages of crossbreeding and hybrid vigor in livestock production.5.1.6

  • 2

    Types and Conformation of Production Livestock5.2

    1. 1

      Describe the body condition scoring system among the different species.5.2.1

    2. 2

      Analyze performance data and expected progeny differences (EPD) when evaluating livestock.5.2.2

    3. 3

      Evaluate animal phenotypes (e.g., muscle mass, maternal traits, and frame size) according to current industry standards.5.2.3

PRODUCTION LIVESTOCK QUALITY ASSURANCE 6.0

  • 1

    Animal Behavior 6.1

    1. 1

      Compare patterns of animal behavior.6.1.1

    2. 2

      Describe methods and benefits of animal behavior modification.6.1.2

    3. 3

      Describe the relationship between facilities and livestock behaviors.6.1.3

  • 2

    Animal Welfare Issues6.2

    1. 1

      Compare animal welfare and the concept of animal rights.6.2.1

    2. 2

      Identify controversial issues in animal usage (e.g., rodeo, circus).6.2.2

    3. 3

      Describe the effects of mass media on the public perception of livestock production.6.2.3

    4. 4

      Compare cultural differences and their impacts on animal usage (e.g., Halal, Kosher).6.2.4

    5. 5

      Describe legislation regarding animal usage and welfare (e.g., confinement, antibiotics, hormones).6.2.5

    6. 6

      Describe emerging trends in livestock production welfare.6.2.6

  • 3

    Quality Assurance Standards6.3

    1. 1

      Describe the importance of quality assurance standards for Idaho’s livestock industry.6.3.1

    2. 2

      Describe how quality assurance standards are administered.6.3.2

    3. 3

      Describe agencies and regulations that govern livestock production.6.3.3

ANIMAL HEALTH AND CARE 7.0

  • 1

    Animal Health7.1

    1. 1

      Interpret the behavioral signs of healthy and unhealthy animals.7.1.1

    2. 2

      Describe the importance of controlling diseases and parasites in production livestock.7.1.2

    3. 3

      Identify how passive and active immunity can be enhanced by management.7.1.3

    4. 4

      Develop an animal health plan.7.1.4

    5. 5

      Describe the importance of maintaining accurate health records for production livestock.7.1.5

    6. 6

      Describe ways of identifying and tracking individual animals.7.1.6

  • 2

    Animal Diseases and Parasites7.2

    1. 1

      Compare viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic diseases.7.2.1

    2. 2

      Determine prevention and treatment methods for common reproductive diseases.7.2.2

    3. 3

      Describe the modes of transmission of infectious diseases.7.2.3

    4. 4

      Identify common internal and external parasites that affect production livestock.7.2.4

    5. 5

      Identify common reproductive diseases that affect production livestock.7.2.5

  • 3

    Disease Control and Management7.3

    1. 1

      Describe the use of vaccines in disease control.7.3.1

    2. 2

      Compare appropriate storage methods for medications.7.3.2

    3. 3

      Describe methods to administer vaccines and pharmaceuticals.7.3.3

    4. 4

      Identify methods to administer vaccines and pharmaceuticals.7.3.4

    5. 5

      Describe the types of injections (e.g., subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous).7.3.5

    6. 6

      Determine the appropriate injection sites to administer vaccines and pharmaceuticals.7.3.6

    7. 7

      Interpret labels and dosages found on animal medications.7.3.7

    8. 8

      Describe how cleanliness affects disease control.7.3.8

ANIMAL PRODUCTS AND PROCESSING 8.0

  • 1

    Meat Animal Harvesting and Processing8.1

    1. 1

      Outline the major steps involved in the harvesting and processing of meat animals.8.1.1

    2. 2

      Identify the wholesale and retail cuts and by-products of meat animals.8.1.2

    3. 3

      Calculate dressing percentages.8.1.3

    4. 4

      Describe how yield grade and quality grade affect the value of the carcass.8.1.4

    5. 5

      Identify other animal product and processing industry segments in Idaho.8.1.5

  • 2

    Dairy Product Processing8.2

    1. 1

      Identify dairy quality control standards and requirements.8.2.1

    2. 2

      Identify dairy processing methods. 8.2.2

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?
2024 Animal Science

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