(A) compare cells from different parts of animals,
including epithelia, muscles, and bones, to show specialization of
structure and function;
(B) describe and explain cell differentiation in the
development of organisms; and
(C) sequence the levels of organization in animals
and relate the parts to each other and to the whole.
(13) The student demonstrates an understanding of policies
and issues in animal science. The student is expected to:
(A) discuss the effects of biotechnology such as cloning,
artificial insemination, and freezing of semen and embryos on the
production of livestock;
(B) analyze the issues surrounding animal welfare and
the humane treatment of livestock;
(C) apply principles of nutrition to maximize feed
efficiency for livestock;
(D) design, conduct, and complete research to solve
a self-identified problem in scientific animal agriculture; and
(E) analyze the issues surrounding the impact of livestock
production on the environment.
(14) The student discusses livestock harvesting operations.
The student is expected to:
(A) map the stages of animal growth and development
and how they relate to market readiness;
(B) describe the harvesting process;
(C) describe federal and state meat inspection standards
such as safety, hygiene, and quality control standards; and
(D) identify retail and wholesale cuts of meat and
meat by-products and correlate to major muscle groups.
(15) The student explores methods of marketing livestock.
The student is expected to:
(A) compare various methods of marketing livestock;
and
(B) describe methods of marketing meat and meat products.
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