It is a semester course. Therefore it is listed as Small Animal Care I and II. This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the care and management of small animals. This course will be aligned with a student's career path in either the Animal Science, Vet Technician field or Pre-Veterinary major. Topics for study in the semester course include an orientation to the agri-science industry in Louisiana and the FFA student organization and introduction to small animal care, with emphasis being on the history and classification of domesticated animals, physiology, and careers in the veterinary industry. Topics for study in the full credit course include an orientation to the agri-science industry in Louisiana and the FFA student organization, introduction to care and management of specific small animals with emphasis on anatomy, nutrition requirements, classifications, breed characteristics, handling/training, grooming, and reproduction.
Scientific, mathematical, economic, technical, and moral/ethical
principles are reinforced, as are communication and critical thinking skills. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include internships, field trips and activities in the school lab
facility. Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) programs and FFA leadership activities are integral components of the course and provide many opportunities for practical application of instructional
competencies. Upon completion of the full credit course under the
direction of a certified instructor, students may receive an
industry-based certification (IBC) with the Continental Kennel Club Canine Care and Training Program (CCTP) Level One.
Prerequisite: Biology I
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