- -  AGRICULTURE CORE CURRICULUM  - -

(CLF3000)  Advanced Core Cluster:  ANIMAL SCIENCE

  (CLF3400)  Unit Title:  LARGE ANIMAL PRODUCTION

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  (CLF3401)  Topic:  PRODUCTION              Time              Year(s) 
                     PRACTICES               6 hours           3 / 4        
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          Topic Objectives:  Upon completion of this lesson, the student 
                             will be able to:

          Learning Outcome #:

            (G-1)  -  Demonstrate proper feeding, handling, and management
                      practices for each species studied.

          Special Materials and Equipment:  Feed samples, livestock handling 
                      equipment (halters, hog canes); other equipment used
                      in specific management practices (elastrator,
                      burdizzo, branding irons, emasculator); live animals;
                      VEP Filmstrips:  "Handling Equipment and 
                      Facilities" (Cattle), "Introduction to Swine 
                      Management", "Docking Sheep", "Beef Cattle 
                      Castration", and "Dehorning Beef Cattle".

          References: Bundy and Diggins. LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY PRODUCTION.
                      Ensminger, M.E. ANIMAL SCIENCE.
                      Ensminger, M.E. THE STOCKMAN'S HANDBOOK.
                      Glimp, Hudson A. THE SHEEPMAN'S PRODUCTION HANDBOOK.
 
          Evaluation: Quiz by instructor and observation of proper 
                      management procedures with an evaluation by the
                      instructor.


TOPIC PRESENTATION:  PRODUCTION PRACTICES

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Instructors please note: This lesson is designed to utilize local learning 
experiences in the form of "hands-on" activities.  When actual "hands-on"
opportunities are unavailable, utilize recommended filmstrips and other 
classroom activities.
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A.  Feeding Livestock:

REVIEW:  The following lessons in the Animal Science Cluster discuss
         concepts in animal feeding; Nutrition Unit (CLF3150), " Feed 
         Identification and Nutrient Evaluation," "Developing Rations,"
         "Vitamin and Amino Acid Requirements," and "Feeding Regime."


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          ACTIVITY:  

          1.  Students may obtain experience feeding animals as part
              of an animal-related SOE project. 
           
          2.  Students should review and identify common
              feeds used in local livestock production.
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B.  Handling Livestock:

REVIEW:  (CLF3100) Livestock Tools, Equipment, and Restraint, in the 
         Animal Science Cluster discusses concepts in animal handling:

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          ACTIVITY:  

          1.  Have students watch the VEP filmstrip for cattle, 
              "Handling, Equipment, and Facilities".

          2.  Have students properly halter and tie a steer or a
              horse, catch and hold a lamb or sheep, and use a hog
              cane to maneuver swine.

          3.  Take a field trip to a ranch or community college
              school farm and have students observe the facilities 
              and practice handling livestock.            
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C.  Managing Livestock:

REVIEW:  This section should cover basic production practices such as
         castration, docking, and dehorning.  See Basic Core lessons:
         (CLF213) "Management and Production," (CLF245) "Value of
         Castration."
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          ACTIVITY: 
 
          1.  VEP filmstrips "Beef Cattle Castration", "Dehorning
              Beef Cattle", "Docking Sheep", and "Introduction to 
              Swine Management" are all good alternatives if
              practical experience opportunities are not available.

          2.  Have students identify common types of equipment used
              in management practices such as dehorning, docking,
              and castration.

          3.  Students can also obtain management experience 
              through an animal-related SOE project.            
          
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