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

(a)	Explore the medical treatment of common diseases (e.g., white muscle disease, bovine black leg and foot rot) in livestock.
(b)	Describe the function and use of anaesthetics, antibiotics and vaccines.
(c)	Discuss the relationship between drug withdrawal time and maximum drug residue limits in the body or products of an animal (e.g., milk, eggs and honey).
(d)	Research Health Canada regulations that prescribe acceptable residue levels of medication in livestock and livestock products.
(e)	Analyze the storage, handling and disposal of medications in a drug protocol and medication program for a livestock operation.
(f)	Identify the manufacturer's specifications for dosage of medications to ensure optimum effectiveness.
(g)	Examine treatment options to reduce the risk of antibiotic resistance.
(h)	Explain why different injection sites are used for vaccines and antibiotics.
(i)	Identify the location on an animal to administer a particular antibiotic or vaccine.
(j)	Describe the proper way to administer: intramuscular injections; intravenous injections; subcutaneous injections; intradermal and intramammary injections; and, eye treatments.
(k)	Investigate the economic considerations of using medications (e.g., medication cost versus value of animal).
(l)	Discuss the importance of maintaining livestock health history records.