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The animal science program focuses on the science, research, and business of animals and other living organisms. It teaches CTE learners how to apply biology and life science to the real-world life processes of animals and wildlife, either in laboratories or in the field, which could include farm, a veterinary office, or any other area harboring animal life. Students may also research and analyze the growth and destruction of species and research or diagnose disease and injuries of animals.
Principles of Agriculture
Small Animal Management
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Equine Science
Livestock Production
Advanced Animal Science
Principles of Agriculture
Principles of Agriculture
Principles of agriculture, food and natural resources in an introductory course that introduces FFA, leadership, and the three pathways offered in the Ag Science career cluster.
1 Semester Course
Small Animal Management
Small Animal Management
Introduction to the animal industry and the career opportunities that are available. This course includes building on basic animal management, small animal nutrition, breed identification, small animal reproduction, and small animal habitats.
1 Semester Course
Equine Science
Equine Science
Introduction to the equine industry and the career opportunities that are available. This course includes equine nutrition, equine housing, equine management, equine vaccinations and diseases and equine anatomy and physiology.
Equine Management & Evaluation Certification
Equine Management & Evaluation Certification
The certification assesses industry-valued and industry-recognized standards produced by NHJTCA. Comprised of coaches from across the country, NHJTCA serves as an official voice for horse judging team leaders who set industry standards for equine evaluation and selection.
The certification validates the knowledge and skills needed to begin equine-related careers in evaluation, breeding, handling, stable management and more. Those who earn the certification are more qualified and prepared to enter a variety of roles within the industry. Additionally, the certification allows employers to identify and connect with more skilled candidates in a highly-specialized industry.
Livestock Production
Livestock Production
Introduction to the livestock industry and the career opportunities that are available. This course includes an introduction to livestock breeds, livestock identification methods, livestock diseases and vaccination techniques, livestock production and housing, and livestock marketing.
Texas Quality Beef Certified
Texas Quality Beef Certified
BQA does more than just help beef producers capture more value from their market cattle: BQA also reflects a positive public image and instills consumer confidence in the beef industry. When producers implement the best management practices of a BQA program, they assure their market steers, heifers, cows, and bulls are the best they can be. Today, the stakes are even higher because the full beef supply chain is leveraging BQA to ensure our commitment to food safety, animal wellbeing, and beef quality.
Principles of Livestock Selection & Evaluation Certification
Principles of Livestock Selection & Evaluation Certification
The certification assesses industry-valued and industry-recognized standards produced by NCLCA, an organization known for providing individuals with applicable knowledge of the livestock industry and honing important employability skills such as communication, character and leadership, with the goal of making students more marketable to potential employers.
The certification validates the foundational competencies needed to begin animal science careers, specifically those related to the selection and evaluation of breeding and market animals. Those who earn the certification are more qualified and prepared to enter a variety of roles within the industry. Additionally, the certification allows employers to identify and connect with more skilled candidates, filling gaps in the labor market and jump-starting individuals’ careers.
Advanced Animal Science (Dual Enrollment)
Advanced Animal Science (Dual Enrollment)
The scientific study of animal agriculture involving beef cattle, diary cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and horses. Topics covered will include general management practices, reproduction, nutrition, health, handling, genetic selection, shelter/housing and marketing strategies and procedures.
Leadership Development Events
Leadership Development Events
Leadership Development Events focus on creating situations for members to demonstrate their abilities in public speaking, decision making, communication and their knowledge of agriculture and the FAA organization. Team and individual events are used to reinforce what is taught in agricultural science classrooms.
Career Development Events
Career Development Events
Career Development Events build on what is learned in agricultural classes and encourage members to put their knowledge into practice. These events are designed to help a member prepare for a career in agriculture by testing and challenging the student's technical, leadership, interpersonal and teamwork skills as well as their knowledge of the subject matter.
Future Farmers of America
Future Farmers of America
FFA is a dynamic youth organization that changes lives and prepares members for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
FFA develops members’ potential and helps them discover their talent through hands-on experiences, which give members the tools to achieve real-world success.
Members are future farmers, chemists, veterinarians, government officials, entrepreneurs, bankers, international business leaders, teachers and premier professionals in many career fields.
FFA is an extracurricular student organization for those interested in agriculture and leadership. It is one of the three components of agricultural education.
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