Identification should include

• body condition scoring techniques for various species
• signs, symptoms, and behaviors of sick animals
• causes, prevention, and control of common diseases of
• beef cattle
• dairy cattle
• swine
• sheep
• goats
• poultry
• specialty animals
• equine
• treatment options for each disease.

Teacher Resource: Controlling Antimicrobial Resistance: Livestock and Poultry Producers, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Process/Skill Questions:

• What are the most common diseases among livestock in the local area?
• How effective are common preventive measures against diseases?
• What practices should be included in a good herd health plan? Why is consultation with a veterinarian important in developing the plan?
• Why is the timing of the vaccination important?
• How can checking vital signs (e.g., temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate) in animals help with detecting health problems?