Course Standards

2025-2026 Academic Year

AA22 Animal Science II - Food Animal

Course Type: Developed

Standard/Objective NumberStandard/ObjectiveCourse WeightRBT Designation
1.00Apply leadership and durable employability skills.5%B3 Apply Conceptual
1.01Implement leadership skills necessary for employment.3%B3 Apply Conceptual
1.02Execute meetings using principles of parliamentary procedure.2%C3 Apply Procedural
2.00Apply work-based and experiential learning in animal science.5%C3 Apply Procedural
2.01Apply records used in work-based and experiential learning.2%C3 Apply Procedural
2.02Implement a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE).3%C3 Apply Procedural
3.00Understand anatomy and physiology of food animals.15%B2 Understand Conceptual
3.01Explain the anatomy of body systems.7%B2 Understand Conceptual
3.02Understand the physiology of body systems and its correlation to anatomy.8%B2 Understand Conceptual
4.00Evaluate animal genetics and selection.16%C5 Evaluate procedural
4.01Analyze genetics for selection.7%C4 Analyze Procedural
4.02Evaluate animals for selection based on quality standards.9%C5 Evaluate procedural
5.00Apply requirements to formulate feeds.13%C3 Apply Procedural
5.01Implement feed principles to formulate rations.8%C3 Apply Procedural
5.02Implement feed requirements based on life stage and production needs.5%C3 Apply Procedural
6.00Apply practices to maintain healthy food animals.18%C3 Apply Procedural
6.01Apply food animal veterinary practices.9%B3 Apply Conceptual
6.02Apply the process to identify major diseases and health issues along with prevention and treatment.9%C3 Apply Procedural
7.00Apply best management practices for food animal handling, housing, and facilities.18%C3 Apply Procedural
7.01Apply the process to identify facility requirements based on species, geographic location, and life stage.9%C3 Apply Procedural
7.02Execute appropriate management and handling techniques.9%C3 Apply Procedural
8.00Understand the process of harvesting food animals and how their products are classified.10%C2 Understand Procedural
8.01Understand harvesting and processing procedures.5%C2 Understand Procedural
8.02Classify quality grades, carcass traits, and cuts of meat.5%C2 Understand Procedural