Agriculture Production A10, B10, A20, B20, A30, B30
AGPR25C
Module 25C: Livestock Health Care - Medication (Core)
Outcome
Investigate the use of
medication in treating
livestock.
Indicators
| (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:
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| (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. |
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