Agriculture Production A10, B10, A20, B20, A30, B30

(a)	Identify the proper terms for the gender of livestock animals (e.g., steer, heifer, colt, filly, hen and ewe).
(b)	List the main distinguishing physical characteristics (e.g., age, frame, size and weight) of an ideal specimen of a chosen livestock breed.
(c)	Identify qualities (e.g., age, health and undesirable physical characteristics) to be considered when culling livestock from a specific type of livestock operation (e.g., beef breeding and dairy farms).
(d)	Summarize the relationship between purebred breeders and commercial operations.
(e)	Discuss the importance of expected progeny differences (EPD) when breeding cattle.
(f)	Research the introduction of new livestock to the prairies by early settlers.
(g)	Investigate the development of desired characteristics of livestock through breeding practices of the First Nations and Métis peoples and early settlers.
(h)	Explain the benefits of crossbreeding.
(i)	List the strengths and weaknesses of several breeds of a chosen livestock species.
(j)	Classify breeds of a chosen livestock species according to their purpose.
(k)	Explore the codes and practices for a chosen livestock species.
(l)	Investigate organizations that maintain a breed registry in Canada.
(m)	Discuss the development of exotic livestock (e.g., ostrich and llama) farming in Saskatchewan.
(n)	Explore how horses were introduced to First Nations peoples and why they are important to their culture.