Animal Health Housing Relate concepts of animal welfare and animal rights to the well being of animals Identify equipment used to maintain animal health List measures used to prevent disease and parasites in livestock Identify animal
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Animal Health & Housing Relate concepts of animal welfare and animal rights to the well being of animals
Identify equipment used to maintain animal health
List measures used to prevent disease and parasites in livestock
Identify animal housing needs
Design an animal health & housing plan to promote efficiency of production<br>
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Animal Rights vs Animal Welfare Advocates that animals have the same rights and freedoms as humans. They should not be used for human benefit Relate concepts of animal welfare and animal rights to the well-being of animals Advocates high standards of welfare for animals. They should be fed, housed and cared for to meet their needs.<br>
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Animal Rights vs Animal Welfare Example:
Large scale hog farms have been a target of concern for some.
Decide which perspective is animal RIGHTS & which is Animal WELFARE… Relate concepts of animal welfare and animal rights to the well-being of animals Animal WELFARE<br>
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Animal Rights vs Animal Welfare Perspective 1:
Pigs shouldn’t have to live on concrete floors.
There’s too many pigs in this facility
Pigs should roam free, not be raised for meat
Look at all of these baby pigs! Isn’t it awful that they will all be bacon one day!
It’s wrong to raise pigs for meat!...how would you like to live like this? Relate concepts of animal welfare and animal rights to the well-being of animals<br>
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Animal Rights vs Animal Welfare Perspective 2:
The air is clear and well ventilated
The pigs are bright and alert… they look healthy and well fed
There’s a good system to remove manure and keep the pens clean.
These pigs have all of their needs provided! Relate concepts of animal welfare and animal rights to the well-being of animals<br>
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Animal Health Equipment Syringes & Needles
Administer vaccines & medications B. Identify equipment used to maintain animal health Size measured by CC (cubic centimeter) Size measured by gauge (diameter) & length of needle<br>
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Animal Health Equipment Scales
Monitor weight
Vary in size according to species B. Identify equipment used to maintain animal health<br>
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Animal Health Equipment Animal Holding Facilities
Makes animal handling easier and safer for animals and humans B. Identify equipment used to maintain animal health<br>
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Animal Health Equipment Dehorning Equipment B. Identify equipment used to maintain animal health Electric
Dehorner Dehorning Spoon or Scoop Barnes Dehorner<br>
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Animal Health Equipment Castrating Equipment B. Identify equipment used to maintain animal health Elastrator Burdizzo Scalpel Newberry Knife Emasculator<br>
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Animal Health Equipment Exam Tools B. Identify equipment used to maintain animal health Stethoscope Thermometer<br>
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Preventing Disease 1- Vaccinations
Prevent disease
Protects your animals & other’s C. List measures used to prevent disease and parasites in livestock<br>
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Preventing Disease 2- Parasite Control
Dusts, sprays & baths for external parasites
Injections, pill, and pastes for internal parasites C. List measures used to prevent disease and parasites in livestock<br>
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Preventing Disease 3- Dehorning (cattle & goats)
Prevents animals from harming themselves, other animals, or people C. List measures used to prevent disease and parasites in livestock<br>
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Preventing Disease 4- Castrating
Increases meat quality (in livestock)
Decreases aggressive behavior in all animals
Decreases likelihood of reproductive diseases and cancer C. List measures used to prevent disease and parasites in livestock<br>
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Preventing Disease 5- Housing Management
Excessive manure and wet living spaces harbor viruses and bacteria
Proper Bedding in wet and/or cold climates decreases likelihood of disease transmission
Prevent overcrowding C. List measures used to prevent disease and parasites in livestock<br>
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Preventing Disease 5- Proper nutrition & clean water
Abundant, clean water supply
Proper nutrition
Requirements change with weather & life stage C. List measures used to prevent disease and parasites in livestock<br>
