Learning Objectives

√ if Student:

A - Assisted

O - Observed

D - Demonstrated

Completion

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Identifies the gender of beef cattle by proper name

Lists main distinguishing characteristics (age, frame, size and weight)

Describes the structure and function of the mammary system

Describes the structure and function of the reproductive system

Describes the structure and function of the digestive system

Lists the different breed types of beef cattle and the special characteristics of each breed

Identifies how each unique characteristic is helpful in beef production for each breed

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Learning Objectives

√ if Student:

A - Assisted

O - Observed

D - Demonstrated

Completion

Date

Comments

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Describes:

·        the nature of cattle vision

·        visual incidents which can affect cattle behaviour positively and negatively

·        the nature of cattle hearing

·        noise situations which can cause problems

·        good handling practices to reduce sound

Describes the footing agility of cattle

Identifies the good footing situations and improper footing situations

Describes the behavioural differences between all breeds, genders, and ages of the animals and describes how these affect the handling

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Learning Objectives

√ if Student:

A - Assisted

O - Observed

D - Demonstrated

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Identifies:

·        water quality factors which affect its consumption

·        forage quality factors which affect performance and health

·        dry food quality factors which affect performance and health

By size, gender, and physiological state of the animal, identifies:

·        daily water requirements

·        forage requirements

·        dry food requirements

Describes the effect of insufficient:

·        water intake on cattle performance

·        forage intake on cattle performance

·        dry food intake on cattle performance

Develops a basic feeding plan for the different types of herd groupings

Identifies types of feeding equipment and describes basic operation of each

Demonstrates proper operating procedures of feeding equipment

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Learning Objectives

√ if Student:

A - Assisted

O - Observed

D - Demonstrated

Completion

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Describes the hazards associated with operating front end loaders

Identifies the items to be checked before starting a front end loader

Demonstrates the operation of the loader

Describes the operating components of the auger and conveyor

Identifies the hazards of operating a screw type auger and conveyor

Identifies parts needing periodic service

Demonstrates proper procedure to maintain an auger and conveyor

Demonstrates the proper procedures to transport, set up, and operate an auger or conveyor

Identifies the parts of manual and power squeezes and gates

Identifies and describes personal safety hazards when using squeezes and gates

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Learning Objectives

√ if Student:

A - Assisted

O - Observed

D - Demonstrated

Completion

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Demonstrates :

·        proper setting and maintenance of the squeezes and gates

·        the safe and effective operation of the squeezes/gates

·        minor service and lubrication of squeezes/gates

Demonstrates the operation of feeding equipment such as:

·        milling and mixing equipment

·        feed roller

·        silage wagon

·        other ________

Identifies the operating parts of platform scales

Demonstrates the operation of platform scales

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

Learning Objectives

√ if Student:

A - Assisted

O - Observed

D - Demonstrated

Completion

Date

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D

Develops a chart that is thorough for animal health identification

Develops a checklist for problems with facilities, fences, water, and missing or stray animals

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Learning Objectives

√ if Student:

A - Assisted

O - Observed

D - Demonstrated

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Identifies the tools required for maintaining a facility

Describes the various types of fencing, corrals, pens, etc.

Lists the advantages and disadvantages of for each type

Describes the various types of feeding troughs, forage feeders, etc.

Demonstrates how to repair the feeders, troughs, etc.

Demonstrates the ways in which to repair each type of fence, such as corral fence, etc.

Demonstrates repair of water pump and other watering devices

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Learning Objectives

√ if Student:

A - Assisted

O - Observed

D - Demonstrated

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Manages a drug and medication program

Describes the handling, storage, and disposal of each drug

Identifies potential contamination hazards of each drug

Describes the techniques to minimize contamination and storage problems

Designs a recordkeeping system for maintaining the health of the cattle

Designs an inventory system for the drugs and medications to ensure adequate supplies are immediately available

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Learning Objectives

√ if Student:

A - Assisted

O - Observed

D - Demonstrated

Completion

Date

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D

Describes a program that would allow bred cows to have optimal health during pregnancy

Describes the stages of labour and process of a normal delivery

Identifies common calving problems or conditions that require special assistance

Prepares a checklist of equipment needed for delivery of calves

Assists in the delivery of calves

Describes a post-partum care summary including vaccinations

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