Livestock Production
In this 12 week course, students will explore the livestock industry, anatomy, physiology, feeding and nutrition, animal breeding and more!
Mrs. Hannah Poole
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(2)
What's included
12 live meetings
11 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Quizzes with 15-20 questions weekly. Students will be offered a note-taking guide for each unit that can be used with the assignments.Assessment
"Class roundup" with 3-5 verbal questions asked by the teacher, to encourage group discussion in the last 5-10 minutes of class.Grading
Competency based (pass, approaching competence) Certificate of completion given to everyone who attends all classes (or arrange a makeup day for classes missed)Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner Level
Welcome all future farmers, ranchers or students looking for a new and exciting topic to study! TEACHER OFFICE HOURS: Monday- Thursday 6:00am-9:00pm CST Friday 6:00am-3:00pm CST PLEASE direct message me if these times do not fit into your schedule! I can adjust accordingly. Agricultural education prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resources systems. This course is a systematic program of instruction available to students desiring to learn about the science, business, technology of plant and animal production and/or about the environmental and natural resources systems. Weeks 1 & 2 Overview of the livestock industry - Domestication and importance of livestock - Career opportunities in animal science - Safety in livestock production - Livestock and the environment Weeks 3 & 4 Anatomy, physiology, feeding and nutrition - Anatomy, physiology and the absorption of nutrients - Feed Nutrients - Feed additives and hormone implants - balancing rations Week 5 Animal breeding - Genetics of animal breeding - Animal reproduction - Biotechnology in livestock production - Animal breeding systems Week 6 & 7 Beef cattle - Breeds - Selection and judging of beef - Feeding and management of a cow/calf herd and feeder cattle - Diseases and parasites - Housing and equipment - Marketing Week 8 Swine - Breeds - Selection and judging of swine - Feeding and management of swine - Diseases and parasites - Housing and equipment - Marketing Week 9 Sheep and goats - Selection of sheep - Feeding, management and housing of sheep - Selection, feeding and management of goats - Diseases and parasites of sheep and goats Week 10 Horses - Selection of horse - Feeding, management, housing and tack - Diseases and parasites of horses - Training and horsemanship Week 11 Dairy - Breeds - Selecting and judging dairy cattle - Feeding dairy cattle - Management of a dairy herd - Milking management - Dairy herd health - Housing and equipment Week 12 Alternative animals Students will be encouraged to interact with the teacher and other classmates. This course will be "Lecture style", and the teacher will ask questions through the lesson. There will be either verbal or online platform quizzes, weekly homework/activities, etc.
Learning Goals
Livestock productionLivestock judging
Syllabus
6 Units
12 Lessons
over 12 WeeksUnit 1: Overview of the Livestock Industry
Lesson 1:
Domestication of livestock & career opportunities in animal science
We will discuss domestication the importance of livestock and career opportunities in animal science. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Livestock safety and the environment
We will discuss safety in livestock production and livestock in the environment. 55 mins online live lesson
Unit 2: Anatomy, Physiology, Feeding and Nutrition
Lesson 3:
Anatomy and physiology
We will discuss the anatomy and physiology of species of livestock. 55 mins online live lesson
2 assignments
Lesson 4:
Feeding and Nutrition
We will discuss nutrition, feed additives, and hormone implants. 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Printed note taking guides Printed homework assignments TEXTBOOK NOT REQUIRED
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Textbook used- Modern Livestock and Poultry Production
NOT REQUIRED FOR STUDENTS
Joined December, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have worked in veterinary medicine for over 10 years in a general practice veterinary hospital. I have worked with both livestock and companion animals in the workplace as well as managing a herd of registered Charolais and Red Angus cattle. I have a bachelor's degree in Secondary Education- Biological sciences and I am currently obtaining a masters degree in veterinary clinical care. Reviews
Live Group Course
$30
weekly or $360 for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
55 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-12 learners per class
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