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Livestock and Poultry Production
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources · Texas TEKS
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Livestock and Poultry Production
TEKS Code: §127.49 · Credit: One Credit · Duration: 18-36 weeks
Coverage: 38 of 41 sub-standards aligned to Core-LX badges (93%).
| Strand | Standard ID | Standard Statement | Covered? | CLX Match List |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. The Student Develops A Supervised Agricultural Experience Program. The Student Is Expec... | 1.1.1 | plan, propose, conduct, document, and evaluate a supervised agricultural experience program as an experiential learning activity; | ❌ | no genuine match |
| 1.1.2 | use appropriate record-keeping skills as they relate to the supervised agricultural experience program | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 06: Agriscience Tools, Equipment, and Instruments | |
| 2. The Student Develops Leadership Skills Through Participation In An Agricultural Youth O... | 2.1.1 | participate in youth agricultural leadership opportunities | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 07: Leadership and Citizenship Skills • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 07: Leadership and Citizenship Skills • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 07: Leadership and Citizenship Skills |
| 2.1.2 | review and participate in a local program of activities; | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 07: Leadership and Citizenship Skills • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 07: Leadership and Citizenship Skills • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 07: Leadership and Citizenship Skills | |
| 2.1.3 | create or update documentation of relevant agricultural experience such as community service, professional, or classroom experiences | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Career Exploration in Finance : CEIF 07: High School, College and Internship Preparation | |
| 3. The Student Analyzes The History, Domestication, And Selection Of Livestock And Poultry... | 3.1.1 | research and describe the history, domestication, and evolution of livestock and poultry species | ✅ | • Certify ED : Companion Animals : Companion Animals: 01. Selection, Nutrition, and Management • Certify ED : Companion Animals : Companion Animals: 01. Selection, Nutrition, and Management • Certify ED : Veterinary Science (Video & VR) : Veterinary Science - Unit 02: The Animal Industry: History and Current Issues • Core-LX : Companion Animals : 1.1-3 The Human-Animal Bond: Evolution, Medicine, and Society • Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 03 - Agricultural Animal Classification and OHSA Compliance |
| 3.1.2 | describe the impacts other industries such as entertainment, recreation and leisure, and exhibition of animals have on the livestock and poultry industry; | ✅ | • Certify ED : Veterinary Science (Video & VR) : Veterinary Science - Unit 02: The Animal Industry: History and Current Issues • Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 01 - Animal Science: A Foundation for Understanding and Addressing Contemporary Issues • Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 02 - Understanding Animals: Taxonomy, Economics, Careers, and Safety • Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 10 - Fundamentals of Livestock Care and Management • Certify ED : Companion Animals : Companion Animals: 08. Business & Leadership Components | |
| 3.1.3 | evaluate and select livestock and poultry breeds based on purpose and conformation | ✅ | • Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 25 - Dairy and Beef Industries • Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 26 - Pork Industry • Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 27 - Equine Industry • Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 28 - Small Ruminant Industry • Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 03 - Agricultural Animal Classification and OHSA Compliance | |
| 4. The Student Explains The Anatomy And Physiology Of Livestock And Poultry Species. The S... | 4.1.1 | identify and explain the skeletal, muscular, respiratory, and circulatory systems of livestock and poultry | ✅ | • Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 04 - Animal Anatomy and Physiology • Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 04 - Animal Anatomy and Physiology • Certify ED : Animal Health and Disease Management : Animal Health and Disease Management: 02 Animal Anatomy & Physiology • Certify ED : Animal Health and Disease Management : Animal Health and Disease Management: 02 Animal Anatomy & Physiology • Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 04 - Animal Anatomy and Physiology |
| 4.1.2 | identify and interpret ranges for healthy livestock and poultry vital signs; | ✅ | • Core-LX : Animal Health : Animal Vitals • Core-LX : Animal Health : Animal Vitals • Core-LX : Animal Health : Animal Vitals • Open Textbooks : Clinical Medicine 1: Small Animal Clinical Skills Textbook : AG 06: Clinical Medicine 1 Small Animal Clinical Skills: Unit 4 • Certify ED : Animal Health and Disease Management : Animal Health and Disease Management: 04 Animal Health Diagnostics | |
| 4.1.3 | compare normal and abnormal behavior of livestock and poultry | ✅ | • Certify ED : Veterinary Science (Video & VR) : Veterinary Science - Unit 15: Instinctive, Learned, and Abnormal Animal Behaviors • Certify ED : Companion Animals : Companion Animals: 04. Handling, Grooming & Behavioral Care • Certify ED : Animal Health and Disease Management : Animal Health and Disease Management: 08 Animal Behavior & Ethology • Certify ED : Animal Health and Disease Management : Animal Health and Disease Management: 08 Animal Behavior & Ethology • Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 06 - Ethology and Animal Behavior in Agricultural Production | |
| 5. The Student Determines Nutritional Requirements Of Livestock And Poultry. The Student I... | 5.1.1 | describe and compare the digestive systems of ruminant and non-ruminant animals | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : The Organ-ised Life of Animals : The Organ-ised Life of Animals: 11 Digestive System • Open Textbooks : The Organ-ised Life of Animals : The Organ-ised Life of Animals: 11 Digestive System • Certify ED : Animal Health and Disease Management : Animal Health and Disease Management: 02 Animal Anatomy & Physiology • Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 05 - The Foundations of Animal Biology: Organ Systems, Cell Division, and Sexual Reproduction • Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 08 - Nutritional Requirements and Feed Management for Animals |
| 5.1.2 | identify sources of nutrients and classes of feed for livestock and poultry | ✅ | • Certify ED : Animal Health and Disease Management : Animal Health and Disease Management: 01 Animal Nutrition • Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 08 - Nutritional Requirements and Feed Management for Animals • Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 08 - Nutritional Requirements and Feed Management for Animals • Certify ED : Animal Health and Disease Management : Animal Health and Disease Management: 01 Animal Nutrition • Open Textbooks : A Guide to the Principles of Animal Nutrition (Open Textbook) : AG 05: A Guide to the Principles of Animal Nutrition | |
| 5.1.3 | identify vitamins, minerals, and feed additives for livestock and poultry | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : A Guide to the Principles of Animal Nutrition (Open Textbook) : AG 05: A Guide to the Principles of Animal Nutrition • Open Textbooks : A Guide to the Principles of Animal Nutrition (Open Textbook) : AG 05: A Guide to the Principles of Animal Nutrition • Open Textbooks : A Guide to the Principles of Animal Nutrition (Open Textbook) : AG 05: A Guide to the Principles of Animal Nutrition • Open Textbooks : A Guide to the Principles of Animal Nutrition (Open Textbook) : AG 05: A Guide to the Principles of Animal Nutrition • Certify ED : Animal Health and Disease Management : Animal Health and Disease Management: 01 Animal Nutrition | |
| 5.1.4 | formulate feed rations based on nutritional needs and economic factors for livestock and poultry | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Agriscience III : Agriscience_03 03: Animal Health and Nutrition • Certify ED : Animal Health and Disease Management : Animal Health and Disease Management: 01 Animal Nutrition • Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 08 - Nutritional Requirements and Feed Management for Animals • Pointful Education : Agriscience III : Agriscience_03 03: Animal Health and Nutrition • Open Textbooks : A Guide to the Principles of Animal Nutrition (Open Textbook) : AG 05: A Guide to the Principles of Animal Nutrition | |
| 5.1.5 | research and discuss feeding practices and feed quality issues for livestock and poultry | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Agriscience II : Agriscience_02 01: The Agriscience Industry, Health and Nutrition • Open Textbooks : A Guide to the Principles of Animal Nutrition (Open Textbook) : AG 05: A Guide to the Principles of Animal Nutrition • Open Textbooks : Cheese Making Technology : AG 07: Cheese Making Technology Book: 06. Composition and Yield Control • Open Textbooks : A Guide to the Principles of Animal Nutrition (Open Textbook) : AG 05: A Guide to the Principles of Animal Nutrition • Open Textbooks : A Guide to the Principles of Animal Nutrition (Open Textbook) : AG 05: A Guide to the Principles of Animal Nutrition | |
| 5.1.6 | identify forage plants used for livestock grazing; | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Environmental Science : Environmental Science: Chapter 10 | |
| 5.1.7 | research and explain livestock and poultry grazing practices such as rotational grazing and deferred grazing | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Environmental Science : Environmental Science: Chapter 10 | |
| 6. The Student Explains Livestock And Poultry Genetics And Reproduction. The Student Is Ex... | 6.1.1 | describe and compare the reproductive systems of various livestock and poultry | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Agriscience II : Agriscience_02 02: Livestock Reproduction • Pointful Education : Agriscience II : Agriscience_02 02: Livestock Reproduction • Certify ED : Animal Health and Disease Management : Animal Health and Disease Management: 06 Animal Breeding & Genetics • Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 07 - Animal Husbandry and Welfare: A Comprehensive Guide • Certify ED : Veterinary Science (Video & VR) : Veterinary Science - Unit 23: Body Systems of Companion Animals |
| 6.1.2 | identify and explain livestock and poultry breeding systems such as grading up, crossbreeding, linebreeding, and inbreeding | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Agriscience II : Agriscience_02 02: Livestock Reproduction • Certify ED : Companion Animals : Companion Animals: 01. Selection, Nutrition, and Management • Pointful Education : Agriscience II : Agriscience_02 02: Livestock Reproduction | |
| 6.1.3 | use Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) to evaluate livestock production | ❌ | no genuine match | |
| 6.1.4 | research and explain current and emerging technologies in livestock and poultry reproduction such as cloning, embryo transfer, in vitro fertilization, and artificial insemination | ✅ | • Certify ED : Animal Health and Disease Management : Animal Health and Disease Management: 06 Animal Breeding & Genetics • Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 07 - Animal Husbandry and Welfare: A Comprehensive Guide • Certify ED : Animal Health and Disease Management : Animal Health and Disease Management: 06 Animal Breeding & Genetics • Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 07 - Animal Husbandry and Welfare: A Comprehensive Guide • Pointful Education : Agriscience II : Agriscience_02 07: Global Economy Part I | |
| 6.1.5 | use Punnett squares to predict phenotypes and genotypes of livestock offspring; | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Concepts of Biology : COB: Unit 2: Chapter 08: Introduction to Patterns of Inheritance • Open Textbooks : Concepts of Biology : COB: Unit 2: Chapter 08: Introduction to Patterns of Inheritance | |
| 6.1.6 | explain the relationship between body condition scores and reproductive efficiency for livestock and poultry | ✅ | • Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 07 - Animal Husbandry and Welfare: A Comprehensive Guide | |
| 7. The Student Understands How Livestock And Poultry Are Affected By Pests And Diseases. T... | 7.1.1 | identify and describe how bacteria, fungi, viruses, genetics, and nutrition affect livestock and poultry health | ✅ | • Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 09 - Parasites, Diseases, and Their Impact on Agricultural Animals • Open Textbooks : The Organ-ised Life of Animals(High School) : The Organ-ised Life of Animals(High School): 01 Immune System • Certify ED : Animal Health and Disease Management : Animal Health and Disease Management: 04 Animal Health Diagnostics • Certify ED : Animal Health and Disease Management : Animal Health and Disease Management: 04 Animal Health Diagnostics • Certify ED : Veterinary Science (Video & VR) : Veterinary Science - Unit 30: Infectious Disease: Classification, Diagnosis, and Prevention |
| 7.1.2 | identify signs, symptoms, and prevention of livestock and poultry diseases | ✅ | • Certify ED : Animal Health and Disease Management : Animal Health and Disease Management: 04 Animal Health Diagnostics • Certify ED : Animal Health and Disease Management : Animal Health and Disease Management: 04 Animal Health Diagnostics • Certify ED : Veterinary Science (Video & VR) : Veterinary Science - Unit 30: Infectious Disease: Classification, Diagnosis, and Prevention • Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 09 - Parasites, Diseases, and Their Impact on Agricultural Animals • Pointful Education : Agriscience III : Agriscience_03 03: Animal Health and Nutrition | |
| 7.1.3 | identify parasites and explain the signs, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of livestock and poultry parasites; | ✅ | • Certify ED : Animal Health and Disease Management : Animal Health and Disease Management: 09 Parasite Management • Certify ED : Animal Health and Disease Management : Animal Health and Disease Management: 05 Animal Health & Treatment • Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 09 - Parasites, Diseases, and Their Impact on Agricultural Animals • Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 09 - Parasites, Diseases, and Their Impact on Agricultural Animals • Certify ED : Companion Animals : Companion Animals: 07. Practical, Hands-On Experience | |
| 7.1.4 | calculate dosage and identify administration methods of livestock and poultry medications | ✅ | • Certify ED : Companion Animals : Companion Animals: 02. Animal Anatomy, Physiology & Health • Certify ED : Animal Health and Disease Management : Animal Health and Disease Management: 03 Animal Husbandry & Management • Certify ED : Animal Health and Disease Management : Animal Health and Disease Management: 05 Animal Health & Treatment • Certify ED : Companion Animals : Companion Animals: 07. Practical, Hands-On Experience • Medcerts : Medical Coder & Biller Certification Course : Pharmacy Technician Principles & Practices (v23.1) HI1017 | |
| 8. The Student Analyzes The Management Skills Needed For Livestock And Poultry Production.... | 8.1.1 | identify tools and equipment for safe handling and restraining of livestock and poultry and select the appropriate tools or equipment for such tasks and purposes | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Agriscience II : Agriscience_02 03: Livestock Management • Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 10 - Fundamentals of Livestock Care and Management • Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 10 - Fundamentals of Livestock Care and Management • Certify ED : Animal Health and Disease Management : Animal Health and Disease Management: 05 Animal Health & Treatment • Certify ED : Veterinary Science (Video & VR) : Veterinary Science - Unit 17: Corralling and Handling Livestock |
| 8.1.2 | identify types and essential features of facilities for livestock and poultry such as housing, veterinary, and reproduction facilities | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Agriscience II : Agriscience_02 01: The Agriscience Industry, Health and Nutrition • Pointful Education : Agriscience II : Agriscience_02 03: Livestock Management • Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 10 - Fundamentals of Livestock Care and Management • Certify ED : Animal Health and Disease Management : Animal Health and Disease Management: 03 Animal Husbandry & Management • Certify ED : Veterinary Science (Video & VR) : Veterinary Science - Unit 17: Corralling and Handling Livestock | |
| 8.1.3 | evaluate and describe industry practices such as dehorning, castrating, docking, and vaccinating and sire, dam, and newborn care to maximize the efficiency of livestock and poultry | ✅ | • Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 10 - Fundamentals of Livestock Care and Management • Certify ED : Animal Health and Disease Management : Animal Health and Disease Management: 05 Animal Health & Treatment • Certify ED : Animal Health and Disease Management : Animal Health and Disease Management: 03 Animal Husbandry & Management • Pointful Education : Agriscience II : Agriscience_02 02: Livestock Reproduction • Pointful Education : Agriscience II : Agriscience_02 02: Livestock Reproduction | |
| 8.1.4 | explain and demonstrate methods of identifying ownership of livestock and poultry such as branding, ear tagging, ear notching, wing bands, and tattooing; | ✅ | • Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 10 - Fundamentals of Livestock Care and Management • Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 10 - Fundamentals of Livestock Care and Management • Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 10 - Fundamentals of Livestock Care and Management • Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 10 - Fundamentals of Livestock Care and Management • Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 10 - Fundamentals of Livestock Care and Management | |
| 8.1.5 | explain the use of technology such as aircraft, robotics, and smart irrigation in modern livestock and poultry production | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Robotics Applications and Careers : ROBO 04: Robots on the Farm • Certify ED : Drone (Video & VR) : Drone - Unit 01 - The Evolution and Components of Unmanned Aircraft Systems • Certify ED : Drone (Video & VR) : Drone - Unit 01 - The Evolution and Components of Unmanned Aircraft Systems • Certify ED : Drone (Video & VR) : Drone - Unit 03 - Aerodynamics and Flight Dynamics of Drones • Certify ED : Fundamentals of Robotics (Video & VR) : Fundamentals of Robotics - Unit 01 - A Comprehensive Overview and Essential Electrical Concepts | |
| 9. The Student Examines The Interrelationship Of The Factors Impacting Livestock And Poult... | 9.1.1 | research and explain livestock and poultry biosecurity and waste management practices | ❌ | no genuine match |
| 9.1.2 | create an effective financial management plan for a livestock and poultry production operation | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certification : ESB 09: Financial Management Part II | |
| 9.1.3 | analyze and discuss environmental regulations, governmental regulations, and animal welfare policies related to livestock and poultry production | ✅ | • Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 10 - Fundamentals of Livestock Care and Management • Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 10 - Fundamentals of Livestock Care and Management • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 03: Environmental Principles in the Agricultural Industry • Certify ED : Animal Health and Disease Management : Animal Health and Disease Management: 07 Animal Welfare & Ethics • Certify ED : Companion Animals : Companion Animals: 08. Business & Leadership Components | |
| 9.1.4 | analyze the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards and guidelines for organic livestock and poultry production | ✅ | • Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 38 - Production Practices and Sustainability | |
| 9.1.5 | analyze and describe the interrelationship between grain markets and the livestock and poultry industry | ✅ | • Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 10 - Fundamentals of Livestock Care and Management • Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 10 - Fundamentals of Livestock Care and Management • Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 02 - Agriculture Industry and Commodities | |
| 9.1.6 | assess the impact of the United States livestock and poultry industry on world commodity markets | ✅ | • Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 10 - Fundamentals of Livestock Care and Management • Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 10 - Fundamentals of Livestock Care and Management • Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 02 - Agriculture Industry and Commodities • Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 04 - Agricultural Trends and Economic Impact | |
| 9.1.7 | use charts, tables, data, or graphs to evaluate the efficiency of livestock and poultry production; | ✅ | • Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 07 - Animal Husbandry and Welfare: A Comprehensive Guide | |
| 9.1.8 | develop and present a livestock or poultry operation plan that includes health, reproduction, nutrition, and management practices necessary for maximum efficiency | ✅ | • Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 07 - Animal Husbandry and Welfare: A Comprehensive Guide • Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 07 - Animal Husbandry and Welfare: A Comprehensive Guide • Certify ED : Animal Health and Disease Management : Animal Health and Disease Management: 01 Animal Nutrition • Open Textbooks : A Guide to the Principles of Animal Nutrition (Open Textbook) : AG 05: A Guide to the Principles of Animal Nutrition • Certify ED : Animal Health and Disease Management : Animal Health and Disease Management: 06 Animal Breeding & Genetics |
Coverage Summary
Core-LX delivers strong coverage of this TEKS course at 93% of sub-standards aligned.
Primary publishers contributing alignment: Certify ED (97), Pointful Education (25), Open Textbooks (19), Core-LX (4), Medcerts (1).
Gap-closure roadmap (3 sub-standards not yet aligned, grouped by strand):
- Strand 1. The Student Develops A Supervised Agricultural Experience Program. The Student Is Expec...: 1 sub-standard(s) — candidate for a focused Gap Lesson
- Strand 6. The Student Explains Livestock And Poultry Genetics And Reproduction. The Student Is Ex...: 1 sub-standard(s) — candidate for a focused Gap Lesson
- Strand 9. The Student Examines The Interrelationship Of The Factors Impacting Livestock And Poult...: 1 sub-standard(s) — candidate for a focused Gap Lesson
Eligible for Gap Lesson / Gap Lab generation — coverage exceeds the 85% threshold; any remaining sub-standard gaps will be closed by auto-generated lessons in the next pipeline phase.
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