Animal Science Pathway 

Credential Offered- Beef Quality Assurance (BQA)

• Explore the impact animal physiology has on animal nutrition and health. Identify animals using physical traits and characteristics. Implement best management practices to select healthy animals. Build leadership and employability skills through authentic experiences from Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), classroom instruction, and FFA participation. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in the Animal Science pathway. 

Credential Offered- Youth for the Quality of Animals (YQCA)

• Expand knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology and utilize genetics to improve animal performance. Formulate nutrition plans to produce food animals and design facilities to manage animal production systems. Develop an understanding of veterinary terminology and practices. Build leadership and employability skills through authentic experiences from Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), classroom instruction, and FFA participation. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in the Animal Science pathway.