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Analyze the differences between animal rights and animal welfare

Assess current perceptions concerning animal rights and animal welfare.

Specialty Animals and Animal Products

Identify specialty animals and animal products and describe their impact on Alabama’s economy.

Investigate effective means of marketing specialty animals and animal products.

Livestock Facilities and Transportation

Assess facilities used to manage, transport, and house livestock to determine their efficiency, safety, and cost effectiveness.

Investigate and share information about regulations regarding the transportation of livestock.

Regulatory Agencies

Identify government agencies that regulate the livestock industry and describe their areas of authority.

Introduction to Veterinary Science

Foundational Standards

Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining equipment; utilizing materials and protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.

Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.

Explore the range of careers available in the field, investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.

Demonstrate digital literacy by using digital and electronic tools appropriately, safely, and ethically.

Participate in a Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.

Participate in Supervised Agricultural Experiences and/or work-based, experiential, and service learning.

Safety

Identify safety precautions, procedures, and equipment used by veterinary personnel for handling animals.

Discuss the health risks of zoonotic diseases to humans and the historical significance of each disease.

Define types of hazards common in the veterinary hospital.

Determine the appropriate safety precautions for a given scenario and how to locate important safety information.

Animal Welfare

Describe responsible animal ownership and management.

Discuss the relationship between animal rights and animal welfare.

Veterinary Calculations

Apply mathematical skills in the field of veterinary science, including drug dosages, feed rations, conversions, dilutions, and calculations that would commonly be used in a veterinary hospital, and in procedures used in managing the veterinary office, including invoices, cost calculations, and payroll.

Animal Breed Identification

Differentiate among major animal breeds and the specific temperament and behavioral characteristics of each breed.

Anatomy and Physiology

Describe the body systems of vertebrate animals and the function of each system.

Define directional anatomical terms.

Animal Health

Identify disease-prevention procedures that ensure animal health.