Large Animal Assisting Techniques

Honor Code

Students must abide by the Weatherford College Academic Honor Code (Honesty.) See college catalog.

Tasks

1. Describe methods of restraint of farm animals (C11,C12,C13,C18,F1,F2,F4,F10,F11)
   1. Properly tie knots commonly used in animal restraint.
   2. Identify and properly use restraint equipment.
   3. Properly restrain farm animals.
   4. Identify risks associated with animal restraint.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of management of farm animals. (C11,C12,C13,C18,F1,F2,F4,F8,F10,F11)
   1. Demonstrate knowledge of proper animal housing.
   2. Demonstrate knowledge of basic nutritional requirments.
   3. Describe reproductive management of farm animals.
   4. Describe management practices that reduce spread of disease.
3. Describe methods of medical treatment of farm animals. (C11,C12,C13,C18,F1,F2,F4,F10,F11)
   1. Describe methods of administration of medications.
   2. Describe advantages and disadvantages of differing method of administration.
   3. Participate in the administration of treatments.
4. Describe feature of common diseases of farm animals. .(C11,C12,C13,C18,F1,F2,F4,F8,F10,F11)
   1. Describe how the disease is acquired.
   2. Describe how the agent affects the animal body.
   3. Describe disease progression.
   4. Describe common clinical signs of various stages of the disease.\
   5. Describe disease treatment and prevention

Competencies

1. Describe methods of restraint of farm animals.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of management of farm animals.
3. Describe methods of medical treatment of farm animals.
4. Describe feature of common diseases of farm animals.