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(CLF3000)  Advanced Core Cluster:  ANIMAL SCIENCE

  (CLF3300)  Unit Title:  ANIMAL HEALTH


          UNIT DIRECTORY:

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           Code     Topic Title                           Hours     Year(s)
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          (CLF3301)  Disease Fighting Agents                2        3 / 4   

          (CLF3302)  Causes of Disease                      2        3 / 4     

          (CLF3303)  Infectious and Noninfectious Diseases  8        3 / 4

          (CLF3304)  Health Practices                       4        3 / 4

          (CLF3349)  Unit Exam                              1        3 / 4

                                     TOTAL TIME FOR UNIT = 17
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UNIT GOAL:  Students shall develop an in-depth understanding of specific
            health problems, related to cattle, sheep, swine, horses,
            poultry, and rabbits, and the identification, treatment, and
            prevention of these problems.

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UNIT OBJECTIVES:  Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

1.  Describe the differences between vaccines, anti-serum, and bacterins and 
    explain how each is used to fight disease.

2.  Identify five categories of pathogens and list the major classes of 
    each.

3.  List the current major infectious diseases for at least four species of
    livestock in California and describe the symptoms, treatment,
    prevention, and economic significance of each.

4.  Identify four noninfectious causes of disease and methods of prevention 
    for each.

5.  Take the body temperature of four livestock species, compare the 
    readings with the normal temperatures of each species, and discuss 
    factors that may increase or decrease an animal's body temperature.

6.  Demonstrate proper methods of subcutaneous and intramuscular injections 
    on livestock.


7.  Calculate the correct dosage of medication from the instructions on the 
    label for livestock of various weights.

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REFERENCES:

Baker, James, and Greer, William. (1981). ANIMAL HEALTH (2nd ed.). Danville,
    IL:  The Interstate Printers and Publishers, Inc.

Catcott, E.J. D.V.M. (1977). ANIMAL HEALTH TECHNOLOGY (2nd ed.). Santa 
    Barbara, CA:  American Veterinary Publications, Inc.

Cheeke, Peter R. (1982). RABBIT PRODUCTION (5th ed.). Danville, IL:  The
    Interstate Printers and Publishers, Inc.

Coe, Andrew. SMALLHOLDER'S VET BOOK.

Ensminger, M.E. (1983). ANIMAL SCIENCE (3rd ed.). Danville, IL:  The 
    Interstate Printers and Publishers, Inc.

Ensminger, M.E. (1977). HORSES AND HORSEMANSHIP (5th ed.).

Ensminger, M.E. (1983). THE STOCKMAN'S HANDBOOK (6th ed.). Danville, IL: 
    The Interstate Printers and Publishers, Inc.

McCurnin, Dennis, D.V.M. (1985). CLINICAL TEXTBOOK FOR VETERINARY 
    TECHNICIANS. Philadelphia, PA:  W. Saunders Co.

MERCK VETERINARY MANUAL (6TH ED.). MERCK AND CO.
 
Meyer, Norvan L. 1984 YEARBOOK OF AGRICULTURE:  ANIMAL HEALTH. U.S.
    Government Printing Office.

MEDICAL NURSING FOR ANIMAL HEALTH TECHNICIANS. (1985). Santa Barbara, CA: 
    American Veterinary Publications, Inc.

Ronning, Magnar, and Cole, H.H. (1974). ANIMAL AGRICULTURE. San Francisco: 
    W.H. Freeman and Co.

Winkler, J.K. (1982). FARM ANIMAL HEALTH AND DISEASE CONTROL. Philadelphia,
    PA:  Lea and Febiger.

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RESOURCES:

California Vocational Agriculture Curriculum Guidelines.  ANIMAL PRODUCTION.
    "Animal Health", Vol. 1.


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