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Introduction to Animal and Dairy Science

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)

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Introduction to Animal and Dairy Science introduces students to the field of livestock production and animal health and welfare. Students participate in activities related to the animal science field as they study the importance of the livestock industry, breed identification and characteristics, nutrition, disease and parasite control, genetics and reproduction.

Format

In-Person

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Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

  • Program Pathway to Agriculture, Food and Natural ResourcesFrom Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Program Details

Detailed information about this program

Introduction to Animal and Dairy Science introduces students to the field of livestock production and animal health and welfare. Students participate in activities related to the animal science field as they study the importance of the livestock industry, breed identification and characteristics, nutrition, disease and parasite control, genetics and reproduction, animal rights versus animal welfare, specialty animal production and animal products, livestock facilities and transportation, and regulatory agencies.

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Trace the history of domestication of livestock
  • Identify livestock by common names and scientific names
  • Explain livestock production’s economic benefits for entrepreneurs, companies, and communities. and
  • Investigate the history of livestock species and breeds
  • Identify common Alabama livestock breeds and describe characteristics of each one, including physical
  • Compare and contrast animal body conformation using industry standards for cattle, poultry, and horses
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals45-2093.00
  • Animal Breeders45-2021.00
  • Animal Scientists19-1011.00
  • Animal Caretakers39-2021.00
  • Agricultural Inspectors45-2011.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Course)

  • Daily feeding and watering routines — perform reliably under a herdsperson's direction on a commercial farm.
  • Animal handling basics (sorting, restraint, low-stress handling) — apply consistently on assigned species.
  • Personal protective equipment and biosecurity (boot baths, dedicated clothing) — follow without prompting.
  • Routine pen and barn cleaning — perform on schedule with documented results.
  • Standard equipment (milking units, automated feeders, scales) — operate safely with training.
  • Animal-observation rounds (lameness, off-feed, distress) — conduct and report to the herd manager.
  • Treatment-record entries — log accurately under a supervisor's verification.
  • Routine vaccinations and injections — administer per the veterinarian's protocol with supervision.
  • Hot- and cold-weather animal-care procedures — apply consistently on the farm.
  • Daily-task logs and shift hand-offs — maintain to the operation's standards.

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