Identification may include

• cattle
• horses
• small ruminants (e.g., sheep, goats)
• swine
• poultry
• camelids (e.g., llamas, alpacas, camels).

Identification may also include the characteristics of common breeds within instructor-selected species highlighting distinguishing traits.

Teacher Resource: FFA Veterinary Science Handbook

Process/Skill Questions:

• When did it become popular to raise alpacas in Virginia? Why?
• What characteristics are common to all ruminants?
• Why is it important to use industry-accepted terminology for colors?
• What type of setting is desirable for raising bison?
• What factors should a person consider before deciding to raise chickens?