Unit Award Scheme

20115 CATTLE BREEDS: RECOGNITION AND RECORDING

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

demonstrated the ability to

1recognise the main cattle breeds kept on a particular farmSummary sheet
2record breed-related information about a cow, eg markingsSummary sheet
3use the cattle records kept at the farm to find information about a cow's breeding and development, ie sire, dam, birth date, weight gain, milk yieldSummary sheet

shown knowledge of

4two reasons why selective breeding is used on farms, eg to improve milk yield.Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 15 January 1996Level - Entry Level