Cow-Calf Competency List Sorted by Descending Rank RPR12SUM (Importance and
Frequency of Use)
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Demonstrate ability to perform intravenous (IV), intramuscular (IM), subcutaneous (SQ),
intraperitoneal (IP), intradermal (ID), oral (PO), intrauterine (IU) and ear implantation
procedures (F.1)
Demonstrate ability to perform a pregnancy examination (B.9)
Conduct a clinical examination (B.10)
Repair prolapse of vagina, uterus and rectum without assistance by professionals (E.1c)
Perform obstetrical procedures without assistance by professionals (E.1b.)
Demonstrate breeding soundness examination (BSE), pregnancy determination, palpation,
auscultation, and ballottement (F.3)
Discuss all aspects of communicating with clients (J.1)
Demonstrate an understanding of cattle restraint (C.1)
Demonstrate an understanding of beef cattle terminology (basic vocabulary), i.e., breeds,
body types, equipment, nutrition, feeding, etc. (A.4)
Demonstrate and/or discuss physical restraints of cattle (C.1a.)
Recognize the attributes of a normal bovine (C.5)
Discuss factors influencing proper drug choice and treatment protocols (G.3)
Practice listening skills (J.3)
Evaluate the cost effectiveness of treatments (C.4)
Describe and discuss prophylaxis, prevention, and immunization strategies (B.6)
Perform a physical examination utilizing the five senses subjective/objective/assessment/plan (C.2)
Discuss the function and economics of commercial cow herds (A.1c.)
Demonstrate an understanding of principals of surgery - aseptic technique, suture material,
suture patterns etc. (E.2)
List risk factors for various types of diseases (B.2)
Demonstrate an ability to deal with people at their level (J.6)
Discuss body condition management within the production cycle (P.1)
Demonstrate an understanding of forages (P.5a.)
Given several situations establish a herd diagnosis for each situation (B.11)
Explain cost effectiveness of treatments (G.4)
Demonstrate an understanding of feedstuffs (P.5b.)
Recognize the importance of personal hygiene (M.6)
Discuss reasons to maintain written records for each case (examination, treatment,
recommendation, etc.), (M.9)
Demonstrate physical restraint techniques (F.2)
Demonstrate an understanding of bovine behavior during handling and transport (A.7)
Discuss the importance of personal appearance and professionalism (M.3)
Describe beef quality assurance (L.1)
Demonstrate and/or discuss chemical restraints of cattle (C.1b.)
Demonstrate an understanding of implants (P.5c.)
Demonstrate knowledge of basic medical record keeping and accounting procedures (I.1a.)
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Diagnose and treat feet problems (E.7)
Explain the necessity of billing for all services rendered (I.8)
Demonstrate willingness and ability to work with clients empathetically (J.5)
Explain role of supplements (energy, protein, mineral), (P.4)
Perform routine emergency surgeries without assistance by professionals (E.1)
Discuss disease dynamics (B.1)
Explain the importance of clean environment as related to clinic, equipment, and vehicles
(I.2)
Demonstrate an understanding of proper procedures for controlled substances (O.6)
Explain the importance of continuing education and lifetime learning (K.4)
Recognize, Treat, and/or Control (RTC) Common and Exotic Diseases of Cattle (H.1)
Perform a Cesarean section without assistance by professionals (E.1a.)
Discuss the veterinarian's role in the delivery of beef quality assurance programs (L.2)
Demonstrate field surgical techniques (E.6)
Explain indications for the use of available local, regional and general anesthesia agents and
demonstrate proper technique of administration (D.1)
Explain the factors affecting drug withdrawal times (G.6)
Demonstrate an understanding of veterinary medicine’s role in the total cow-calf industry
system (A.3)
Discuss the function and economics of each segment of the cow-calf industry (A.1)
Discuss the importance of appreciating the public’s perception of animal welfare (M.10)
Explain the benefits of camaraderie rather than competition among practitioners (M.8)
Describe general knowledge of feed sources - commercial product availability (P.3)
Recognize and discuss the cost effectiveness of laboratory tests (C.3)
Discuss proper disposal of trash and medical waste (M.7)
Demonstrate an understanding of feed additives (P.5d.)
Describe components that affect animal welfare, i.e. environment, facilities, etc. (A.9)
Describe the indications for combinations of physical and/or chemical restraint (D.2)
Explain the importance of having a sense of community service (M.4)
Discuss the role of minerals in cow-calf nutrition and macro-micro mineral interactions
(P.2)
Discuss the function and economics of seed stock herds (A.1d.)
Summarize AMDUCA i.e. records, labeling, valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship
(VCPR), (G.7)
Discuss contamination factors pertaining to cattle surgery (E.4)
Explain the importance of knowing resources available at colleges of veterinary medicine
(K.6)
Define a good work ethic and list its components (I.4)
Perform bloat management without assistance by professionals (E.1f.)
List the 5 steps of problem solving (Q.1)
Describe the beef cow-calf production cycle and it’s interactions with the farm community
(A.2)
Demonstrate ability to use laboratory equipment and interpret findings (F.5)
Demonstrate knowledge of basic record keeping and accounting procedures (I.1)
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72. Recognize sources of information for State and Federal regulations (O.7)
73. Demonstrate knowledge of resources available today (i.e., Compendium of Veterinary
Products, textbooks, Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank, etc.), (G.1)
74. Describe flexible labeling (G.5)
75. Demonstrate how to teach leadership and team member skills to clinic staff (I.5)
76. Demonstrate knowledge of basic financial record keeping and accounting procedures (I.1b.)
77. List and discuss the zoonotic diseases of cattle (N.1)
78. Explain the benefits of organized veterinary medicine (M.5)
79. Explain the responsibility associated with federal accreditation (O.4)
80. Discuss the trends towards fewer food animal veterinarians doing more of what they are
trained for (R.6)
81. Explain how the delivery of professional services can convey the correct professional
images (M.1)
82. Discuss the principle of total quality management (I.9)
83. Summarize Expected Progeny Differences (A.6)
84. Explain the principles of biosecurity (B.4)
85. Demonstrate an understanding of cattle marketing structures (A.8)
86. Discuss animal breeding systems, linebreeding, crossbreeding and terminal crosses (A.5)
87. Demonstrate ability to use appropriate software programs (K.5)
88. Demonstrate how to teach leadership and team member skills to clinic staff (J.2)
89. Demonstrate ability to access the Internet (K.2)
90. Discuss and list the costs associated with operating a business (I.7)
91. Explain the process for resolving conflicts (J.7)
92. Discuss the pros and cons of metaphylaxis (B.5)
93. Demonstrate the proper use of prescription writing (G.8)
94. Describe diagnostics, not treatment as the income generator - Treatment to lowest bidder
(R.4)
95. List reportable cattle diseases (O.5)
96. Demonstrate an understanding of critical review of scientific literature (K.1)
97. Describe the mechanisms of action for different antibiotics (G.2)
98. Perform laceration repair without assistance by professionals (E.1e.)
99. Demonstrate ability to access and use online databases (K.3)
100. Relate an understanding of the changing role of practitioners and clinicians from medical to
commodity economics based on sound medical principle (R.1)
101. Explain and illustrate the anatomical relationship of various surgical approaches (E.5)
102. Discuss pros and cons of internships – One year Pre/Post Graduate experience (R.8)
103. Describe biosecurity environmental concerns (O.2)
104. Manage urinary calculi and complications without assistance by professionals (E.1d.)
105. Explain the importance of state practice acts and discuss the practitioner’s role in
enforcement (M.2)
106. Discuss environmental regulations associated with cow/calf industry (O.3)
107. Recognize the trend towards less protectionism for the veterinarian’s role (R.9)
108. Discuss the expanded use of licensed veterinary assistants to perform pregnancy checks,
ultrasound, castrations, etc. (R.7)
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109. Demonstrate ability to use radiology and ultrasound equipment and interpret produced
images (F.4)
110. Calculate and discuss your financial worth to practice and client (I.3)
111. Explain the steps and process of record analysis (B.8)
112. Discuss the function and economics of gleaner (crop residue) cow herds (A.1b.)
113. Recognize the huge pressure in industry to license technicians to practice alone (R.5)
114. Explain partial budget cost/benefit (I.6)
115. Demonstrate an understanding of OSHA regulations that pertain to practice (O.1)
116. Discuss the function and economics of hobby herds (A.1a.)
117. Discuss carcass disposal regulations (O.8)
118. List the basic personality types and explain their significance (J.4)
119. Discuss the role of veterinarians in the public health system (N.4)
120. Recognize the trend towards enforcement of practice acts only by complaints (R.10)
121. Discuss manure management problems associated with cow-calf operations (N.2)
122. Apply statistical principles to different practice situations (B.3)
123. Discuss the local veterinarian as a contractor within a larger structure (R.3)
124. Explain the structure of the public health system (N.3)
125. Discuss the role for consortiums among universities (R.2)
126. Discuss biometrics, statistics, and scientific method (B.7)
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