Title: Livestock Production Management (18301-II)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
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Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Exploring Leadership Opportunities through FFA
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  Identify the role of supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs) in agricultural education.
  Participate in an SAE.
  Identify benefits and responsibilities of FFA membership.
  Describe leadership characteristics and opportunities as they relate to agriculture and FFA.
  (Optional) Apply for an FFA degree and/or an agricultural proficiency award.
Using Mechanics in Livestock Production
  Demonstrate tractor operator safety.
  Develop a nutrient management plan.
  Plan a farm space and/or structure according to industry standards.
  Maintain farm machinery, equipment, and/or tools, based on manufacturer guidelines.
  (Optional) Operate farm machinery or equipment based on state and federal guidelines and regulations.
  Develop a design and plan for the installation of a farm infrastructure system.
Using Plant Science in Livestock Production
  (Optional) Design a cropping and/or grazing system.
  (Optional) Describe irrigation systems.
  (Optional) Identify types of crop damage.
  (Optional) Plan a cultivation program.
  (Optional) Describe the harvesting of crops.
  (Optional) Store grain, silage, forage materials, and/or hay.
Raising and Managing Livestock
  Define key terms related to livestock.
  Complete Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) examination.
  Identify anatomy and physiology of selected livestock species.
  Explain product safety and security procedures.
  Explain methods of restraining and handling livestock.
  Explain biosecurity as it relates to livestock production.
  Describe procedures for loading and transporting livestock.
  Describe vaccine handling, storage, usage, and disposal.
  Develop a plan for raising livestock.
  Describe livestock facilities and equipment.
  Describe care of breeding stock.
  Identify common methods for treating injured livestock.
  Develop a parasite control program.
  Identify BMPs and treatments for common livestock diseases.
  Outline procedures for trimming hooves of livestock.
  Explain disposal methods for inedible carcasses.
  (Optional) Outline procedures for fitting and showing livestock.
  Identify current and emerging technologies used in livestock production.
  Complete production record forms.
  Calculate the cost of a livestock operation.
  Evaluate livestock.
  Explain the process of culling animals.
  Describe procedures for caring for newborn livestock.
  Explain weaning procedures.
  Develop a feeding program for livestock.
  Identify livestock markets.
  Use industry and consumer trends to improve production goals.
  Identify livestock industry associations.
  Explore contemporary ethical issues related to the livestock industry.
Exploring Cattle Production
  Identify beef quality and/or grade standards.
  Identify milk quality and/or grade standards.
  Identify cattle production systems.
  (Optional) Describe the process by which cows are artificially inseminated.
  (Optional) Identify practices to improve fertility in the herd.
  (Optional) Explain procedures to control mastitis in cattle.
  (Optional) Explain the operation of milking equipment.
  (Optional) Describe recommended milking practices.
  (Optional) Describe recommended management of dry cows.
Exploring Swine Production
  Identify pork quality and/or grade standards.
  Identify swine production systems.
  (Optional) Outline procedures for processing piglets.
  (Optional) Describe the PQA management and techniques.
Exploring Sheep and Goat Production
  Identify lamb and goat quality and/or grade standards.
  Identify sheep and goat production systems.
  Describe predator control methods.
  (Optional) Describe procedures for harvesting fiber.
  (Optional) Explain marketing options for sheep and goats.
Exploring Poultry Production
  Identify grades of poultry products.
  Identify production systems for poultry.
  (Optional) Explain digestion in poultry.
  (Optional) Describe stages of poultry embryology.
Exploring Specialty Animal Production
  Explore niche marketing options.
  Identify local specialty animal resources.
Exploring Equine Production
  (Optional) Determine ages of horses.
  (Optional) Explain measurements used to describe horses.
  (Optional) Describe methods for grooming a horse.
  (Optional) Explain procedure for proper care of a horse's feet.
  (Optional) Explain the nutrient requirements of horses
  (Optional) Identify common equine diseases and disorders and their treatments.
  (Optional) Identify methods and characteristics used to market horses.
  (Optional) Identify horse tack items.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
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