AGRICULTURE EDUCATION
Introduction to Veterinary Medical Science
Unit G: Animal Management
Terminal Objective: To identify by sight various breed species.
Lesson: Topic F-1 Animal Identification
Lesson objective(s):
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Identify the most common breeds for several species of animals
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Explain the purpose for which the breed was developed
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Discuss some of the temperament and behavior characteristics of the breed.
Essential Question(s):
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What are some of the different temperaments and behavior characteristics that an animal may have according to their species
and breed?
Estimated Time: 1 period
Instructional Mode: Lecture, whole group, partners, and
individual
Course TEKS:
The student learns the employability characteristics of a
successful worker in the modern workplace. The student shall:

(c)(1)(D) apply competencies related to resources,
information, interpersonal skills, and systems of
operation in veterinary medicine.
Enabling Objectives:
1.
2.
3.
The student will explore the area of animal management as it
relates to animal identification, animal characteristics, behavioral
temperament, and demonstrates the ability to use these skills and
competencies when working in a veterinary medical field. The
student shall:

(c)(5)(A) identify a variety of animal species according to
common breed characteristics and temperament.
TAKS Objectives
English LA:
Math:
Science:
Social Studies:
4.
5.
Explain the importance of identifying animals according
to individual breed classification and characteristics.
Identify common breeds and varieties of canine, feline,
bovine, porcine, equine, ovine, and caprine.
Identify exotic animals including reptiles, amphibians and
birds most commonly encountered in a veterinary
practice.
Identify animals most commonly encountered in zoo
medicine.
Discuss specific temperament behavior characterizes
according to individual breed classification and
characteristics.
Concepts Important to Know and Understand:
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
Animal ownership is a big responsibility involving many
aspects of husbandry as well as a basic understanding of
animal behavior and communication.
There are many different breeds of animals, each with its
own unique characteristics and uses.
Terms to Know:
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Names of various breed species
Evaluations:
Informal
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Teacher observation of the students as they engage in discussions and activities related to this unit and the willingness to take
the initiative to follow up on non-graded assignments.
Formal
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Evaluation of a cognitive test centered on the technical or subject matter information covered for each of the enabling
objectives.
NOTES:
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Power Point presentations have been included for a variety of breed species. You may choose to cover all the species and
their respective breeds, cover only the ones which students feel least comfortable with, or use the presentations as a general
review.
DAY 1
INSTRUCTOR NOTE:
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It is recommended that the following materials be available for Topic F-1 Animal Identification.
1. Animal Care Training – Power Point Presentations on Breed Identification (See list below)
2. Texas Veterinary Medical Association; CVA Level I Manual; Course 106 – Identification of Common and Exotic Species
3. UNIT G STUDENT HANDOUT - Video Notes Breed Identification
4. Veterinary Science Curriculum Package – “Unit N Animal Management – Student Activity #1; CMS – Ohio State - order
number PID146 student activity sheets and handouts
Introduction to Breed Identification
If a Brahman is a bovine breed; what is a Shetland, Berkshire, Southdown, Boer, Persian and Pug?
Focus Questions
Engaging Activities
Additional Information
Reference Materials
online
videos;
1. Why should I need to know 1. Using the TVMA CVA Level Being able to identify common ACT
I Manual: Course 106 – “Common breeds of animals is useful Veterinary Assistant Series –
animal breeds?
& Exotic Animals/Exotic Animal because each breed has its “Breed Categories” or the
Possible replies:

A dog is a dog and a Restraint” as a reference own unique traits that can be DVD Veterinary Foundations
in
discussion used to determine behavior and “Breed Identification”.
goat is a goat. I don’t engage
Breed
see the importance of concerning the importance of disease patterns.
knowing anything else knowing a variety of animal identification is only a general Animal Care Training –
breeds.
guideline
of
how
each various Breed Identification
about breeds.
individual animal will behave. ppt.
2. What different breeds of 2. Select from the ACT Power Remember, not all pit bulls are ID of Dogs (30 slides)
and
not
all ID of Cats (23 slides)
horses, cattle, sheep, goats, Points to identify and review aggressive
thoroughbreds are high strung.
ID of Beef Cattle (27 slides)
swine, dogs, cats, rabbits, various animal specie breeds.
ID of Dairy Cattle (9 slides)
birds, zoo animals and exotic
3. View the following videos For
certification
purposes ID of Equine (25 slides)
pets can you identify?
from
the
Receptionist students should be able to ID of Swine (12 slides)
Training
DVD
or
the identify various animal species ID of Goats (13 slides)
Receptionist Training Series and breeds according to the list ID of Sheep (10 slides)
to reinforce the need for recommended by the Texas ID of Exotic Species (38 slides)
knowing breed identification. Veterinary
Medicine ID of Zoo Animals (12 slides)
Encourage discussion and Association.
review during the video.
The Texas Veterinary Medicine
Complete the review questions
Association’s Level I CVA
for each video.
manual Course 106 – Common
Herding Dog Breed ID (4:27)
& Exotic Animals/Exotic Animal
Hound Dog Breed ID (4:28)
Restraint
Non-Sporting Dog Breed ID
(3:15)
Veterinary Science Curriculum –
Sporting Dog Breed ID 4:00)
CMS – Ohio State - order
Terrier Dog Breed ID (3:58)
number PID146
Toy Dog Breed ID (4:42)
Working Dog Breed ID (4:48)
Feline Characteristics (3:48)
Feline Breed ID (9:32)
3. Using the TVMA Course
106 materials complete the
activities for Identification of
Common and Exotic Species.
Turn in to instructor for
evaluation.
4. Complete Activity 1: p. 15
Breed Identification – from the
Veterinary Science Curriculum.
ACTIVITIES:
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Have students research a specific breed according to directions from the Veterinary Science Curriculum Package – “Unit N
Animal Management – Student Activity #1 or use LESSON G-1 Breed ID Poster.
NOTES: