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Small Animal Care
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Small Animal Care and Management
Standard 1.0
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1.1
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Evaluate the historical use of domesticated animals. ½
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1.2
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Assess the process of and reasons for animal domestication. ½
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1.3
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Classify animals using scientific nomenclature. ½
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1.4
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Evaluate the impact of the small animal industry in the home and business environment. ½
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Standard 2.0
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2.1
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Analyze diseases that may be transmitted from animals to humans. ½
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2.2
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Demonstrate steps to prevent infection in animals and humans. ½
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2.3
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Evaluate methods for restraining animals for the safety of the handler and the animal. ½
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2.4
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Examine steps used to mix and handle chemicals safely. ½
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Standard 3.0
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3.1
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Assess factors that should be considered in choosing a household pet. ½
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3.2
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Compare different options for obtaining a pet. ½
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3.3
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Evaluate steps for being a responsible pet owner. ½
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3.4
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Evaluate the benefits of pets in society. 1
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3.5
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Examine the use of euthanasia in controlling pets. 1
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Standard 4.0
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4.1
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Analyze animal rights and animal welfare in the livestock industry. ½
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4.2
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Summarize important persons, organizations, and dates associated with animal rights and animal welfare. ½
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Standard 5.0
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5.1
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Summarize terms related to animal nutrition. ½
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5.2
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Examine the basic nutrient requirements for different animals. ½
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5.3
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Distinguish between ruminant and nonruminant animals. ½
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5.4
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Specify the various nutrients that are important in the diets of animals during their life cycles. ½
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Standard 6.0
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6.1
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Evaluate the history of the breeds of dogs and cats. 1
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6.2
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Assess housing needs for dogs and cats. 1
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6.3
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Evaluate the behavior and instincts of dogs and cats. 1
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6.4
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Examine the specific nutritional requirements of dogs and cats. 1
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6.5
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Assess the effects of common diseases of dogs and cats. 1
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6.6
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Examine the reproductive cycles and breeding methods for dogs and cats. 1
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Standard 7.0
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7.1
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Evaluate the history of the breeds of rabbits, chinchillas, and guinea pigs. 1
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7.2
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Assess housing needs for rabbits, chinchillas, and guinea pigs. 1
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7.3
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Evaluate the behavior and instincts of rabbits, chinchillas, and guinea pigs. 1
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7.4
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Examine the specific nutritional requirements of rabbits, chinchillas, and guinea pigs. 1
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7.5
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Assess the effects of common diseases of rabbits, chinchillas, and guinea pigs. 1
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7.6
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Examine the reproductive cycles and breeding methods for rabbits, chinchillas, and guinea pigs. 1
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Standard 8.0
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8.1
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Evaluate the history of the breeds of hamsters, rats, mice, gerbils, and ferrets. 1
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8.2
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Assess housing needs for hamsters, rats, mice, gerbils, and ferrets. 1
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8.3
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Evaluate the behavior and instincts of hamsters, rats, mice, gerbils, and ferrets. 1
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8.4
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Examine the specific nutritional requirements of hamsters, rats, mice, gerbils, and ferrets. 1
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8.5
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Assess the effects of common diseases of hamsters, rats, mice, gerbils, and ferrets. 1
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8.6
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Examine the reproductive cycles and breeding methods for hamsters, rats, mice, gerbils, and ferrets. 1
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Standard 9.0
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9.1
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Evaluate the history of the breeds of birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles. 1
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9.2
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Assess housing needs for birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles. 1
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9.3
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Evaluate the behavior and instincts of birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles. 1
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9.4
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Examine the specific nutritional requirements of birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles. 1
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9.5
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Assess the effects of common diseases of birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles. 1
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9.6
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Examine the reproductive cycles and breeding methods for birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles. 1
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Standard 10.0
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10.1
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Construct and use spreadsheets and databases to keep records on animal nutrition and breeding. ½
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10.2
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Using current resources, present information on animal nutrition or disease prevention. ½
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10.3
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Convert English units of measurement to metric units. ½
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10.4
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Use ratios to determine feeding requirements for animals. ½
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10.5
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Read and construct graphs on animal growth. ½
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10.6
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Calculate treatment dosages using the labels. ½
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10.7
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Diagram gross anatomy of animals. ½
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10.8
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Examine an animal’s physiology. ½
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10.9
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Determine an animal’s nutritional needs. ½
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10.10
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Utilize the scientific method in analyzing health problems of animals. ½
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10.11
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Use nomenclature classification to group animals.
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Standard 11.0
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11.1
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Evaluate possible SAEP, supervised agricultural experience program, opportunities in small animal care. ½
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11.2
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Relate the knowledge and skills learned in an SAEP to an agricultural career or hobby. ½
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11.3
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Demonstrate skills needed for effective leadership. ½
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11.4
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Demonstrate methods and techniques of parliamentary procedure. 1
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11.5
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Assess career opportunities associated with small animal care. 1
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11.6
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Recommend sources for obtaining information for advanced training in the care and marketing of companion animals. 1
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