AGRICULTURE EDUCATION

Introduction to Veterinary Medical Science

Unit G: Animal Management

Terminal Objective: To identify by sight various breed species.

Lesson: Topic F-1Animal Identification
Lesson objective(s):
  • Identify the most common breeds for several species of animals
  • Explain the purpose for which the breed was developed
  • Discuss some of the temperament and behavior characteristics of the breed.

Essential Question(s):
  • What are some of the different temperaments and behavior characteristics that an animal may have according to their species and breed?

Estimated Time: 1 period / Instructional Mode: Lecture, whole group, partners, and individual
Course TEKS:
The student learns the employability characteristics of a successful worker in the modern workplace. The student shall:
  • (c)(1)(D) apply competencies related to resources, information, interpersonal skills, and systems of operation in veterinary medicine.
The student will explore the area of animal management as it relates to animal identification, animal characteristics, behavioral temperament, and demonstrates the ability to use these skills and competencies when working in a veterinary medical field. The student shall:
  • (c)(5)(A) identify a variety of animal species according to common breed characteristics and temperament.
/ Enabling Objectives:
  1. Explain the importance of identifying animals according to individual breed classification and characteristics.
  2. Identify common breeds and varieties of canine, feline, bovine, porcine, equine, ovine, and caprine.
  3. Identify exotic animals including reptiles, amphibians and birds most commonly encountered in a veterinary practice.
  4. Identify animals most commonly encountered in zoo medicine.
  5. Discuss specific temperament behavior characterizes according to individual breed classification and characteristics.

TAKS Objectives
English LA:
Math:
Science:
Social Studies: / Concepts Important to Know and Understand:
  • Animal ownership is a big responsibility involving many aspects of husbandry as well as a basic understanding of animal behavior and communication.
  • There are many different breeds of animals, each with its own unique characteristics and uses.

Terms to Know:
  • Names of various breed species

Evaluations:
Informal
  • Teacher observation of the students as they engage in discussions and activities related to this unit and the willingness to take the initiative to follow up on non-graded assignments.
Formal
  • Evaluation of a cognitive test centered on the technical or subject matter information covered for each of the enabling objectives.

NOTES:
  • Power Point presentations have been included for a variety of breed species. You may choose to cover all the species and their respective breeds, cover only the ones which students feel least comfortable with, or use the presentations as a general review.

DAY 1

INSTRUCTOR NOTE:
  • It is recommended that the following materials beavailable for Topic F-1 Animal Identification.
  1. Animal Care Training – Power Point Presentations on Breed Identification (See list below)
  2. Texas Veterinary Medical Association; CVA Level I Manual; Course 106 – Identification of Common and Exotic Species
  3. UNIT G STUDENT HANDOUT - Video Notes Breed Identification
  4. Veterinary Science Curriculum Package – “Unit N Animal Management – Student Activity #1; CMS – OhioState - order number PID146 student activity sheets and handouts

Introduction to Breed Identification
If a Brahman is a bovine breed; what is a Shetland, Berkshire, Southdown, Boer, Persian and Pug?
Focus Questions / Engaging Activities / Additional Information / Reference Materials
1. Why should I need to know animal breeds?
Possible replies:
  • A dog is a dog and a goat is a goat. I don’t see the importance of knowing anything else about breeds.
2. What different breeds of horses, cattle, sheep, goats, swine, dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, zoo animals and exotic pets can you identify? / 1. Using the TVMA CVALevel I Manual: Course 106 – “Common & Exotic Animals/Exotic Animal Restraint”as a reference engage in discussion concerning the importance of knowing a variety of animal breeds.
2. Select from the ACT Power Points to identify and review various animal specie breeds.
3. View the following videos from theReceptionist Training DVD or the Receptionist Training Series to reinforce the need for knowing breed identification. Encourage discussion and review during the video. Complete the review questions for each video.
Herding Dog Breed ID (4:27)
Hound Dog Breed ID (4:28)
Non-Sporting Dog Breed ID (3:15)
Sporting Dog Breed ID 4:00)
Terrier Dog Breed ID (3:58)
Toy Dog Breed ID (4:42)
Working Dog Breed ID (4:48) Feline Characteristics (3:48) Feline Breed ID (9:32)
3. Using the TVMA Course 106 materials complete the activities for Identification of Common and Exotic Species. Turn in to instructor for evaluation.
4. Complete Activity 1: p. 15 Breed Identification – from the Veterinary Science Curriculum. / Being able to identify common breeds of animals is useful because each breed has its own unique traits that can be used to determine behavior and disease patterns. Breed identification is only a general guideline of how each individual animal will behave. Remember, not all pit bulls are aggressive and not all thoroughbreds are high strung.
For certification purposes students should be able to identify various animal species and breeds according to the list recommended by the Texas Veterinary Medicine Association. / ACT online videos; Veterinary Assistant Series – “Breed Categories” or the DVD Veterinary Foundations “Breed Identification”.
Animal Care Training – various Breed Identification ppt.
ID of Dogs (30 slides)
ID of Cats (23 slides)
ID of Beef Cattle (27 slides)
ID of Dairy Cattle (9 slides)
ID of Equine (25 slides)
ID of Swine (12 slides)
ID of Goats (13 slides)
ID of Sheep (10 slides)
ID of Exotic Species (38 slides)
ID of Zoo Animals (12 slides)
The Texas Veterinary Medicine Association’s Level I CVA manual Course 106 – Common & Exotic Animals/Exotic Animal Restraint
Veterinary Science Curriculum– CMS – OhioState - order number PID146
ACTIVITIES:
  • Have students research a specific breed according to directions fromthe Veterinary Science Curriculum Package – “Unit N Animal Management – Student Activity #1 or use LESSON G-1 Breed ID Poster.

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