- -  AGRICULTURE CORE CURRICULUM  - -

(CLF3000)  Advanced Core Cluster:  ANIMAL SCIENCE

  (CLF3550)  Unit Title:  WASTE MANAGEMENT


          UNIT DIRECTORY:

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          Code     Topic Title                          Hours     Year(s)
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          (CLF3551)  Animal Waste                         2        3 / 4     

          (CLF3599)  Unit Exam                            1        3 / 4     

                                    TOTAL TIME FOR UNIT = 3
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UNIT GOAL:  Students will gain a basic knowledge of animal waste management
            and the importance of disposing of waste inexpensively with the
            least impact on the environment.

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

1.  Identify the three main types of agricultural (animal) waste.

2.  Describe two ways to recycle manure where it can be utilized by
    livestock.


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REFERENCES:   Bath, Donald L. (1978). DAIRY CATTLE:  PRINCIPLES, 
                  PRACTICES, PROBLEMS, PROFITS (2nd ed.). Philadelphia:
                  Lea and Febiger.
              Ensminger, M.E. (1983). ANIMAL SCIENCE (8th ed.). Danville,
                  IL:  The Interstate Printers and Publishers.
              Ensminger, M.E. (1983). THE STOCKMAN'S HANDBOOK (6th 
                  ed.). Danville, IL:  The Interstate Printers and 
                  Publishers.






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