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K–12 Standards

Large Animal Management (2023)

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Analyze animal production methods for use in animal systems based upon their effectiveness and impacts. AFNR.HS.22.1

  • a

    Identify and categorize terms and methods related to animal production (e.g., sustainable, conventional, humanely raised, natural, organic). AFNR.HS.22.1.a

  • b

    Identify marketing methods for animal products and services (e.g., conventional, niche markets, locally grown).AFNR.HS.22.1.b

  • c

    Assess the impact of animal production methods on end-product qualities (e.g., price, sustainability, marketing, labeling, animal welfare).AFNR.HS.22.1.c

Justify management techniques that ensure animal welfare.AFNR.HS.22.2

  • a

    Distinguish between animal husbandry practices that promote animal welfare and those that do not. AFNR.HS.22.2.a

  • b

    Devise, implement, and evaluate safety procedures and plans for working with animals by species using information based on animal behavior and responses. AFNR.HS.22.2.b

  • c

    Design animal handling programs and procedures that assure the welfare of animals and prevent abuse or mistreatment.AFNR.HS.22.2.c

Design feed rations to meet the nutritional needs of animals.AFNR.HS.22.3

  • a

    Compare and contrast common types of feedstuffs for various species and the roles they play in the diets of those animals. AFNR.HS.22.3.a

  • b

    Determine the relative nutritional value of feedstuffs by evaluating their general quality and condition. AFNR.HS.22.3.b

  • c

    Differentiate between nutritional needs of animals in different growth stages and production systems (e.g., maintenance, gestation, natural, organic).AFNR.HS.22.3.c

  • d

    Analyze balanced rations for animals based on the animal’s growth stage (e.g., maintenance, newborn, gestation, lactation). AFNR.HS.22.3.d

  • e

    Demonstrating the relationship between the nutrient requirements and the feedstuffs provided.AFNR.HS.22.3.e

  • f

    Analyze the adequacy of feed rations using data from the analysis of feedstuffs, animal requirements, and performance.AFNR.HS.22.3.f

Analyze biosecurity measures utilized to protect the welfare of animals on a local, state, national, and global level. AFNR.HS.22.4

  • a

    Summarize the importance of biosecurity to the animal industry at multiple levels (e.g., local, state, national, global).AFNR.HS.22.4.a

  • b

    Analyze procedures at the local, state, and national levels to ensure biosecurity of the animal industry. AFNR.HS.22.4.b

  • c

    Evaluate a biosecurity plan for an animal production operation.AFNR.HS.22.4.c

Design animal housing and equipment and handling facilities for the major systems of animal production.AFNR.HS.22.5

  • a

    Differentiate between the types of housing facilities utilized to produce animal species safely and efficiently. AFNR.HS.22.5.a

  • b

    Analyze designs for an animal facility and prescribe alternative layouts and adjustments for the safe, sustainable, and efficient use of the facility. AFNR.HS.22.5.b

  • c

    Design an animal facility focusing on animal requirements, economic efficiency, sustainability, safety, and ease of handling.AFNR.HS.22.5.c

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Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12

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