Agriculture Production A10, B10, A20, B20, A30, B30
Investigate safe methods of restraining, moving and transporting livestock.
Indicators for this outcome
| (a) | Explore organizations (e.g., 4-H clubs) that teach proper handling of livestock. |
| (b) | Explore the use of basic restraints (e.g., halter, stocks, cage and pharmaceuticals). |
| (c) | Discuss methods of catching a difficult animal. |
| (d) | Catch, halter and lead an animal safely. |
| (e) | Describe an animal's expected behaviour in various situations (e.g., being led, tying, grooming, bathing, clipping, crutching and mother-baby interactions). |
| (f) | Explain how to appropriately manage unwelcome behaviours (e.g., halter pulling, biting, kicking and striking). |
| (g) | Explore the balance points of a chosen species of livestock. |
| (h) | Demonstrate safe preparation, loading and unloading procedures. |
| (i) | Explain how to recognize and use flight zones when handling livestock. |
| (j) | Compare different types of trailers (e.g., straight haul, angle haul and open stall) and their purpose. |
| (k) | Discuss the characteristics of animals that are not fit for transport. |
| (l) | Describe how to transport a sick animal. |
| (m) | Explain how to use animals (e.g., horses and dogs) and vehicles (e.g., plane, helicopter, ATV and trucks) to move livestock. |
| (n) | Investigate how technology (e.g., drones) can be used to manage livestock. |
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