WORKING AND SITE SAFETY
Students should be able to:
Enumerate various safety precautions at work site.
State causes of hazards on the worksite
List methods of prevention of hazards.
Observe the various safety measures on the worksite.
Prevention and Control of Farm Animal Diseases and Pest(Parasites)
State the methods of prevention and control of farm animal disease
Discuss prevention and control measures of livestock parasites
Livestock Parasites
Define the term farm animal parasites
State the classes of farm animal parasites
Mention the effect of parasites on farm animals
Farm Animal Diseases and Casual Agents
Define the concept diseases in farm animals
State the symptoms of a disease in farm animal
Mention the predisposing factors to farm animal diseases
Outline the casual agents to farm animal disease
Explain the mode of transmission of farm animal diseases
Advantages and Disadvantages of Artificial Insemination to Chriques
List advantages of artificial insemination
Outline disadvantages of artificial insemination
Artificial Insemination
Explain the term artificial insemination
Outline the steps and methods used in inseminating animal
Carry out artificial insemination practices
Methods of Farm Animal Improvement
Explain the various methods used in farm animal improvement
Outline the advantages and disadvantages of each method learnt.
Farm Animal Improvement
State the meaning and terms used in animal improvement
List the aims of farm animal improvement
Characteristics, Methods and Importance of Rangeland
Outline the basic characteristics of rangelands
Explain the various methods used in rangeland improvement.
Outline the importance of rangelands to livestock production.
Pasture Mangement Practices
Distinguish between pasture and forage crops
Identify some pasture and forage crops.
State the types of pasture crops
Livestock Rations
Explain the meaning of balanced ration.
Distinguish between production and maintenance rations.
List causes and symptoms of malnutrition
Enumerate practical measures to check malnutrition in farm animals.
Formulates livestock rations.
Sources of Animal Feed Stuff
Identify the source of animal feed stuff
State nutritional value/function of each feed stuff.
Meaning and Classes of Animals Feeds
Define animal nutrition.
List the various classes of animal feeds.
Outline the importance of feeds in farm animals’ production.
Processing and Marketing of Animal Products
Process animal products into various forms.
Identify various marketing channels/outlets.
Management Practices in Livestock
Identify and list the various management practices in ruminants and non-ruminants farm animals.
Outlines and discuss the importance of each of the practices.
Practice how to manage their farm animals.
Livestock Management Systems
Explain the concept of livestock management system.
Raise farm animals using the various management systems.
Outline the system of livestock management.
Enumerate the merits and demerits of each system.
Livestock Reproduction
Explain the terms livestock reproduction.
State the reproductive processes in livestock mammals.
Enumerate the reproductive process in poultry.
Outline the various reproductive hormones and their functio
Manage pregnant farm animals.
Parts, Organs and Functions of Farm Animals
Identify and explain the various parts and organs of farm animals.
Dissect farm animals.
Enumerate the functions of the parts and organs of farm animals.
Classification of Farm Animals
Identify the various classes of farm animals.
List the farm animals according to their various classes.
Distinguish between ruminant and non-ruminant animals.
Distinguish between macro and micro farm animals.
Outline the economic importance of farm animals.
Agricultural Extension
At the end of this lesson, the students should be able to understand Agricultural Extension