| Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
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1 ) Describe career opportunities available in veterinary science.
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| Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
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2 ) Identify hazards in the veterinary workplace.
• Explaining safety guidelines for handling veterinary drugs
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| Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
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3 ) Identify the structure and function of female and male reproductive systems.
• Evaluating the use of biotechnology in veterinary science
• Identifying factors affecting an animal breeding program
Examples: heat cycle, gestation, artificial insemination, fertility
• Evaluating functions of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
• Explaining how genotype and phenotype differ
• Describing inherited traits
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| Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
| Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
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4 ) Compare growth abnormalities in mammals.
Example: dwarfism
• Identifying treatments for correcting growth disorders
Example: hormone treatments
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| Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
| Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
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5 ) Explain uses of anesthesiology for surgery and grooming.
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| Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
| Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
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6 ) Differentiate among basic surgery procedures for selected animals.
Examples: cesarean, castration, spaying, nail and claw removal
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| Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
| Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
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7 ) Describe common viral and bacterial diseases in animals.
• Identifying internal and external parasites
• Categorizing housing needs for animals
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| Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
| Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
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8 ) Evaluate nutritional requirements for selected animals.
• Describing structures and functions of the digestive system
• Analyzing feed ingredients to determine nutritional value
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| Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
| Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
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9 ) Evaluate the importance of balanced diets for animals.
• Distinguishing nutritional requirements at various stages of animal development
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| Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
| Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
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10 ) Differentiate restraint from control techniques for animals.
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| Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
| Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
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11 ) Identify steps for maintaining accurate animal health records in the veterinary workplace.
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| Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
| Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
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12 ) Identify techniques for enhancing customer relations in the veterinary workplace.
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| Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
| Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
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13 ) Identify accepted practices in financial management in the veterinary workplace.
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| Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
| Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
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14 ) Identify uses of technology in veterinary science.
Examples: genetic engineering, tracking devices, wireless fencing, ultrasound
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