Identification should include

classification of animals into small or large animal species
the small and large animal species most encountered in the veterinary field
the prominent breeds within each species
definitions of terminology associated with specific breeds (e.g., mare, steer, whelping, queening)
characteristics that differentiate one breed from another, including behavior (e.g., feeding, herding instinct, pecking order, predator/prey instinct, maternal protective response) and genetic issues
benefits of fear-free techniques
basic management practices for each breed.

Process/Skill Questions:

How would the classification of a dog, cat, and horse be similar? Different?
What is the importance of binomial nomenclature (scientific names)?
What are the major breeds of domesticated cats? How do they differ from each other?
What are the seven groups of dogs? How do they differ from each other?
How can one determine the behavior and communication of dogs?
What are the similarities and differences of behavior and communication between species?

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