Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
31091335 Dairy Cattle Genetics and Reproduction
Course Outcome Summary
Course Information
Description
This course prepares the learner to analyze the economic aspect of dairy cow
reproduction, explain the reproductive system of a bull, breed cows using artificial
insemination, make effective mating decisions, select mating programs for milk
production, assess reproductive diseases, treat reproductive diseases, utilize computer
technology to document herd health, analyze the effects of hormones on reproduction,
and analyze reproductive technologies.
Instructional
Level
One-Year Technical Diploma
Total Credits
4.00
Total Hours
128.00
Types of Instruction
Instruction Type
Credits/Hours
Classroom Presentation (Lecture/Demonstration/Discussion)
2/64
On-Campus Lab and/or Shop Experience
2/64
Course History
Revised By
Erin Winesburg (15237468)
Collegewide Outcomes
1.
Apply Mathematics
Status
Active
Summative Assessment Strategies
1.1.
Performance Demonstration
Criteria
1.1.
1.2.
1.3.
1.4.
2.
Select/Devise a strategy for solving
Extract relevant numerical data from problems
Apply the strategy
Communicate the results
Communicate Effectively
Status
Active
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Summative Assessment Strategies
2.1.
Oral Presentation
2.2.
Written Product
Criteria
2.1.
2.2.
2.3.
2.4.
3.
Read for information gathering, appreciation, and enjoyment
Write clearly, concisely, and accurately in a variety of contexts and formats
Speak clearly, concisely, and accurately in a variety of contexts and formats
Practice active listening
Demonstrate Critical Thinking Skills
Status
Active
Summative Assessment Strategies
3.1.
Performance Demonstration
Criteria
3.1.
Analyze Situations
3.2.
Evaluate Assumptions
3.3.
Design Solutions
4.
Interact Socially
Status
Active
Summative Assessment Strategies
4.1.
Performance Demonstration
Criteria
4.1.
4.2.
4.3.
4.4.
5.
Demonstrate respectful behavior toward individuals with different opinions and ideas
Demonstrate constructive feedback skills
Function effectively as part of a team
Resolve interpersonal conflicts effectively
Use Science/Technology
Status
Active
Summative Assessment Strategies
5.1.
Performance Demonstration
Criteria
5.1.
Apply scientific concepts or current technology to solve problems
5.2.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of modern technology as it applies to your program of study
Course Competencies
1.
Analyze the economic aspect of dairy cow reproduction
Domain
Cognitive
Level
Analyzing
Status
Active
Assessment Strategies
1.1.
by analyzing a DHIA Individual Cow Report (ICR)
Criteria
Your performance will be successful when:
1.1.
you correctly identify the cow's dam and sire
1.2.
you correctly identify the cow's identification number, birth date, and individual test day weights
1.3.
you correctly identify the cow's freshening date
1.4.
you correctly identify the cow's peak milk date and pounds
1.5.
you correctly identify the cow's history
1.6.
you analyze changes in cow performance and long-term trends
Learning Objectives
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1.a.
1.b.
1.c.
2.
Describe a cow's lactation curve
Identify the profitable part of the lactation curve
Explain the reproductive cycle of a cow and how that falls on the lactation curve
Explain the reproductive system of a bull
Domain
Cognitive
Level
Analyzing
Status
Active
Assessment Strategies
2.1.
by completing a written assessment
Criteria
Your performance will be successful when:
2.1.
you correctly identify the parts of a bull's reproductive system
2.2.
you correctly identify the bull's hormones and their effects on reproduction
Learning Objectives
2.a.
Explain the hormones that affect the bull's reproductive system
2.b.
Identify the parts of the bull's reproductive system
2.c.
Explain safety issues associated with handling live animals
2.d.
Analyze the economics of AI vs. natural breeding
3.
Breed cows using artificial insemination (AI)
Domain
Cognitive
Level
Applying
Status
Active
Assessment Strategies
3.1.
by completing a written assessment
3.2.
by inseminating a cow using AI
3.3.
by receiving a certificate of completion from an accredited bull stud
Criteria
Your performance will be successful when:
3.1.
you correctly explain where each hormone is produced in a cow
3.2.
you correctly explain where each hormone goes to in a cow
3.3.
you correctly explain the effect each hormone has on the cow
3.4.
you possess a certification from an accredited bull stud
3.5.
you perform the steps to inseminate a cow using AI
Learning Objectives
3.a.
Explain the reproductive cycle of a cow
3.b.
Explain the reproductive system of a cow
3.c.
Explain the reproductive chart
3.d.
Explain the different parts of the tract
3.e.
Explain the hormones that affect the reproductive cycle
3.f.
Explain gestation in a cow
3.g.
Handle frozen semen
3.h.
Place the semen in the cow
3.i.
Maintain breeding records
4.
Make effective mating decisions
Domain
Cognitive
Level
Evaluating
Status
Active
Assessment Strategies
4.1.
by completing a written assessment
4.2.
by reading a bull proof and pedigree
4.3.
by selecting the correct bull to improve the questioned characteristic
4.4.
given 4 bull proofs
Criteria
Your performance will be successful when:
4.1.
you correctly determine production from a bull proof
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4.2.
4.3.
you correctly interpret information from a pedigree
you select the correct bull proof for the questioned characteristic you wish to improve
Learning Objectives
4.a.
Read a pedigree
4.b.
Determine production from a "bull proof"
4.c.
Use statistics to read a bull proof
4.d.
Compare sire summaries
4.e.
List the 17 areas of linear classification
4.f.
Explain the scoring of each of the 17 traits
4.g.
Explain the factors affecting heredity
5.
Select mating programs for milk production
Domain
Cognitive
Level
Evaluating
Status
Active
Assessment Strategies
5.1.
by completing a written assessment
5.2.
by giving a group presentation on bull stud programs
Criteria
Your performance will be successful when:
5.1.
you select appropriate mating criteria
5.2.
you accurately explain the need to update the ancestry list on a routine basis
Learning Objectives
5.a.
Identify bull stud programs
5.b.
Choose mating criteria
5.c.
Explain the need to update the ancestry list on a routine basis
6.
Diagnose reproductive diseases
Domain
Cognitive
Level
Analyzing
Status
Active
Assessment Strategies
6.1.
by completing a written assessment
Criteria
Your performance will be successful when:
6.1.
you identify possible infectious diseases
6.2.
you identify possible nutritional diseases
6.3.
you identify possible hormonal diseases
6.4.
you determine the most likely causes for a reproductive problem
Learning Objectives
6.a.
Identify infectious diseases
6.b.
Identify nutritional diseases
6.c.
Identify hormonal diseases
7.
Determine treatment for reproductive diseases
Domain
Cognitive
Level
Analyzing
Status
Active
Assessment Strategies
7.1.
by completing a written assessment
Criteria
Your performance will be successful when:
7.1.
you correctly explain treatment for infectious diseases
7.2.
you correctly explain treatment for nutritional diseases
7.3.
you correctly explain treatment for hormonal diseases
7.4.
you correctly summarize methods used to prevent the spread of reproductive diseases
Learning Objectives
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7.a.
7.b.
7.c.
7.d.
8.
Explain treatments for infectious diseases
Explain treatments for nutritional diseases
Explain treatments for hormonal diseases
Explain methods to prevent further spread of diseases
Utilize computer technology to document herd health
Domain
Cognitive
Level
Applying
Status
Active
Assessment Strategies
8.1.
by entering data into DairyComp 305
8.2.
by generating reports using DairyComp 305
Criteria
Your performance will be successful when:
8.1.
data is entered accurately
8.2.
you generate a herd health checklist
Learning Objectives
8.a.
Identify PC programs available for recording herd health data
8.b.
Use DairyComp 305
8.c.
Enter data into DairyComp 305
8.d.
Generate reports in DairyComp 305
9.
Analyze the effects of hormones on reproduction
Domain
Cognitive
Level
Analyzing
Status
Active
Assessment Strategies
9.1.
by giving an individual oral report
9.2.
by completing a written assessment
Criteria
Your performance will be successful when:
9.1.
you summarize an estrus synchronization program
9.2.
you correctly explain the use of CIDR hormones
9.3.
you correctly explain what BST is and its effect on the reproduction cycle and the lactation curve
9.4.
oral report is 3 to 5 minutes in length
9.5.
oral report is presented in a logical order
9.6.
oral report is informative
9.7.
you answer the audience's questions correctly
Learning Objectives
9.a.
Compare estrus synchronization programs
9.b.
Explain the use of CIDR hormones
9.c.
Explain what BST is
9.d.
Explain what BST does to the reproduction cycle
9.e.
Explain the impact of BST on the lactation curve
10.
Analyze reproductive technologies
Domain
Cognitive
Level
Analyzing
Status
Active
Assessment Strategies
10.1.
by completing a written assessment
Criteria
Your performance will be successful when:
10.1.
you correctly summarize embryo transfer
10.2.
you correctly explain cloning
10.3.
you correctly explain the gene-splicing method
10.4.
you correctly summarize new and emerging technologies
10.5.
you correctly summarize the economics of each reproduction method
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Learning Objectives
10.a.
Explain what embryo transfer is
10.b.
Explain what cloning is
10.c.
Explain what gene splicing is
10.d.
Analyze new and emerging technologies
10.e.
Analyze the economics of each method of reproductive technology
Course Learning Plans and Performance Assessment Tasks
Type
PAT
Title
Communicate Effectively in Writing
Source
Organization
Status
Active
PAT
Communicate Effectively through Speaking/Listening
Organization
Active
LP
The Economics of Dairy Cow Reproduction
Course
Active
LP
The Reproductive System of a Bull
Course
Active
LP
Artificial Insemination
Course
Active
LP
Making Mating Decisions
Course
Active
LP
Mating for Milk Production
Course
Active
LP
Reproductive Diseases
Course
Active
LP
Computer Technology
Course
Active
LP
Hormones and Reproduction
Course
Active
LP
Reproductive Technologies
Course
Active
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