Title: Identify anatomy and physiology of selected livestock species.
Course: Livestock Production Management (18301-II) > Section: Raising and Managing Livestock

Identification should include

- anatomical and physiological differences between species (e.g., cattle, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, equine, specialty)
- parts and functions of various body systems
  - reproductive

  - muscular
  - skeletal
  - digestive (ruminants vs. nonruminants)
  - respiratory
  - endocrine
  - circulatory
  - urinary.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How does it benefit a livestock manager to understand the anatomy and physiology of the species being raised?
- How is the anatomy of all animals similar?
- What are some major variations among the anatomies of different animals?