Government Regulation
Segment: 4. Domestic Animal Reproduction, Standard: Comply with government regulations and safety standards for facilities used in animal production. (Technical I.G.2)
Description
Identify the current regulations for the production and handling of livestock and companion animals and why they are in place. Additionally, identify what the safety standards are in animal production facilities and the purpose they serve.
Resources
- Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices (GAAMPs)
- Right to Farm
- Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program
- Animal Welfare Act (USDA)
- State Regulation of Companion Animal Breeders and Dealers (AVMA)
- Livestock Standards and Guidelines (USDA)
- Safety in Agriculture (OSHA)
Teaching Methods
Brainstorming, Lecture Discussion, Paired or Small Group Discussion, Case Study, Resource People, Experiment, Supervised Study, Debate