| 1 | DOC1 Recognize the major beef breeds, how they could be classified according to biological types and consider how their strengths/weaknesses could be used in a crossbreeding program. |
| 2 | DOC2 Describe the key components or considerations of a beef cattle diet or ration during different phases of beef cattle production. |
| 3 | DOC3 Know common nutritional diseases of beef cattle and how to prevent metabolic disorders |
| 4 | DOC4 Know the characteristics and qualities of a beef carcass that determine carcass value. |
| 5 | DOC5 Analyze and give economical recommendations for a production cow-calf operation. |
| 6 | DOC6 Address the challenges facing sustainable meat production |