Students will be working on the Beef Quality Assurance: Stocker/Backgrounder AND Feedyard Certification modules for this 9-week grading period. All components of these modules must be completed by no later than 3:45 PM on 5/14/2021. Students must print and turn-in their Certificate of Completion that has the student’s name and certification number on it.

BEEF QUALITY ASSURANCE CERTIFICATION LINK

Parasites of Livestock

Goal:

To examine the different parasites and their effects on livestock.

Description:

Parasites cause the livestock industry to lose millions of dollars every year. This presentation teaches the students the symptoms, causes, prevention and control of common internal and external parasites which affect livestock animals. Terminology essential to the transmission, life cycle, treatment and prevention of parasites is also included.

Objectives:

1. To examine common large animal parasites.

2. To describe symptoms of external and internal parasites in small animals.

3. To illustrate preventative methods and treatment options concerning parasites.

Students will be working on the Beef Quality Assurance: Cow/Calf Certification modules for this 9-week grading period. All components of this module must be completed by no later than 3:45 PM on 3/5/2021. Students must print and turn-in their Certificate of Completion that has the student’s name and certification number on it.

BEEF QUALITY ASSURANCE: COW/CALF CERTIFICATION LINK

Common Animal Diseases

Goal:

To gain a basic understanding of common animal diseases.

Description:

Information on diagnosis, symptoms, treatments and prevention of common animal diseases is presented. Students will learn how physiological, nutritional and morphological defects, along with viruses, bacteria, protozoa and fungi, can harm animals. More than 20 diseases are outlined with the severity and specific preventative practices of each.

Objectives:

1. To identify the ways of preventing diseases.

2. To investigate symptoms, prevention and treatment of common animal diseases.

3. To learn to diagnose common animal diseases.

Students will be working on the Beef Quality Assurance: Cow/Calf Certification modules for this 9-week grading period. All components of this module must be completed by no later than 3:45 PM on 3/5/2021. Students must print and turn-in their Certificate of Completion that has the student’s name and certification number on it.

BEEF QUALITY ASSURANCE: COW/CALF CERTIFICATION LINK

Common Animal Diseases

Goal:

To gain a basic understanding of common animal diseases.

Description:

Information on diagnosis, symptoms, treatments and prevention of common animal diseases is presented. Students will learn how physiological, nutritional and morphological defects, along with viruses, bacteria, protozoa and fungi, can harm animals. More than 20 diseases are outlined with the severity and specific preventative practices of each.

Objectives:

1. To identify the ways of preventing diseases.

2. To investigate symptoms, prevention and treatment of common animal diseases.

3. To learn to diagnose common animal diseases.

Students will be working on the Beef Quality Assurance: Cow/Calf Certification modules for this 9-week grading period. All components of this module must be completed by no later than 3:45 PM on 3/5/2021. Students must print and turn-in their Certificate of Completion that has the student’s name and certification number on it.

BEEF QUALITY ASSURANCE: COW/CALF CERTIFICATION LINK

Advanced Livestock Nutrition

Goal:

To gain a better understanding of livestock nutrition.

Description:

From rumen functions to balancing feed rations, this presentation takes an in-depth look at livestock nutrition for both ruminant and non-ruminant animals. Detailed illustrations help students identify structure and function of the digestive system. The presentation identifies the importance of vitamins, minerals and water and describes how each relates to the nutritional requirements of livestock, along with exploring nutrient deficiencies. Feed quality and its correlation to animal health, as well as formulating and balancing rations, are also discussed.

Objectives:

1. To identify structures and functions of the digestive system of ruminant and non-ruminant animals.

2. To identify and describe vitamins, minerals and additives in livestock feed.

3. To analyze and calculate feeding rations and energy requirements, principles and practices based on nutritional requirements of livestock animals.

4. To explore livestock feeding practices and feed quality issues and determine the effect on animal health.