Animal Science-Caring for Companion Animals
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  1. Categorize types of companion animals
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Determine companion animal selection criteria
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Diagram animal anatomy
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Identify classifications of companion animals (cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, fish, rodents, etc)
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Identify exotic animals
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Select breeding animals based on breed standards
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Evaluate animal condition
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Determine sex of companion animals
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Recognize important of spay/neutering
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Recognize breeding cycles
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Describe basic animal genetics
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Practice pre-natal care
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Practice proper post partum care
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Determine kennel size for dogs
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Determine hutch size for rabbits
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Determine cage requirements for small animals
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Clean and sanitize animal facilities
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Develop a facility cleaning schedule
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Construct animal housing
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Identify companion animals feedstuffs
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Determine proper feed & water requirements
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Analyze commercial foods
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Develop a feeding schedule
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Identify signs of a healthy animal
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Isolate unhealthy animals
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Apply first aid care to animals
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Identify animal health care professionals
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Recognize when to seek professional health care
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Practice routine grooming (teeth, nails, ears, eyes)
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Identify common companion animal parasites
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Practice preventive medicine (vaccines, wormers)
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Read labels & apply medications properly
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Demonstrate knowledge of normal animal behavior
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Practice safe behavior around animals
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Fit collar/halters to companion animals
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Restrain and control animals
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Modify behavior of animals
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Develop an exercise program
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Wash and dry companion animals
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Clip & comb hair on companion animals
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Identify the role of humane societies
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Identify professional societies (AKC, ARBA, AVMA)
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Describe functions of breed associations
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    Excellent   Poor





Mr. Swanson
FFA Advisor
Canton High School
Canton, SD