Topics & Essential Questions
Lactation Physiology
Dairy Health & Diseases
Essential Questions:
What is the cows normal temperature? Respiration rate? Heart rate?
How can you tell when a cow is healthy? Sick?
What are common diseases of the dairy cow? Heifer? Calf?
How can you prevent diseases?
What are common treatments for diseases in dairy cattle?
"I can" Statements:
I can identify a healthy cow by the temperature, heart rate and respiratory rate.
I can observe symptoms of a healthy cow, heifer, or calf.
I can observe and monitor symptoms of an unhealthy cow, heifer or calf.
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Topics & Essential Questions
Dairy Health & Dairy Diseases
Essential Questions:
What are the most common cattle diseases?
What is the best preventative measure for diseases?
"I can" Statements:
I can identify a healthy cow by the temperature, heart rate and respiratory rate.
I can observe symptoms of a healthy cow, heifer, or calf.
I can observe and monitor symptoms of an unhealthy cow, heifer or calf.
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Facilities
Milking Systems
Essential Questions:
What type of milk cow systems are available?
What types of dairy facilities are in the industry?
What are pros and cons of dairy facilities?
How do farmers afford the large cost of new parlors and facilities?
"I can" Statements:
Identify different types of dairy cow milking parlors.
I can compare and contrast pros and cons of different milking cow farm parlors and setups.
Standards:
Unit 7- NO SCHOOL
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Dairy Cattle Facility
Essential Questions:
What local businesses help plan dairy facilities?
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