GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION
Subject :
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
Term :
SECOND TERM
Week:
WEEK 5
Class :
Primary 5
Topic :
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION
Previous lesson:
The pupils have previous knowledge of
that was taught as a topic in the previous lesson
Behavioural objectives :
At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- Explain the meaning of livestock production
- State types of animal houses
Instructional Materials:
- Wall charts
- Pictures
- Related Online Video
- Flash Cards
Methods of Teaching:
- Class Discussion
- Group Discussion
- Asking Questions
- Explanation
- Role Modelling
- Role Delegation
Reference Materials:
- Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Textbooks
- Workbooks
- 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
- Workbooks
Content :
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION
Livestock are farm animals that are raised by Farmers for sales. They may be poultry birds like turkey, chicken or geese. They may also be farm animals like cattle, goats or sheep. The intent of farmers is to make profits from the sales of these Livestock
Livestock production is also known as animal husbandry. It is a form of farming activity that generate money for the farmers apart from crop plant farming. It can also be called animal farming.
Things that are needed for successful livestock production are:
- Housing : Shelter is very important for the livestock as this will protect them from the harsh weather conditions like cold, heat or dust. Housing also provide comfort and closeness for the animals because they are housed based on different specie or kinds. The cattle is separated from the pigs and the lambs are sheltered away from the goats.
- Food : Food is the most important thing that must be provided for the livestock to keep them alive. Food is necessary to maintain and sustain life. It is one of the necessary requirements for livestock production. The ration that will be served to the livestock must be adequate or balanced
- Care of farm animals : The name of the doctor that takes care of the animal is called a veterinary doctor. The vet doctors are specialist in the care of animals. They are to visit the farm regularly, inspect the livestock and recommend necessary drugs of medicine just to make sure that livestock are in good health and shape. We can also take care of the farm animals by ourselves by making sure that their surroundings are always very clean and neat. We must inspect the animals for any sign or diseases or infection. Clean water must be supplied on a daily basis.
HOUSING
Housing is a major requirement for livestock production. Even animals that are allowed to move about should still have a farm house. Animal houses are necessary to protect them from rain, sun, wind, parasites, thieves, predators etc
TYPES OF ANIMAL HOUSES
Cage: this is used for rearing chicken. It could be made of bamboo, wood or wire mesh.
Brooder: brooder is used for rearing chicks
Hutch: this is a small wooden cage for rearing rabbits and guinea pigs
Shed : This is a building for cattle. This building protects them from cold, rain or enemies A cow lives in a shed. That is, a cow home is called a shed.
Pen : Sheep live in a pen. (Pen is the enclosed area surrounding a shed.)
The shelter name of hen is coop. Chicken lives in the coop.
Presentation
The topic is presented step by step
Step 1:
The class teacher revises the previous topics
Step 2.
He introduces the new topic
Step 3:
The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise
Evaluation
1. Write out five examples of livestock
2. Write out the names of the house for these lIvestock : pig, cow, sheep, goat, horse
3. What are the young ones of these lIvestock called : pig, cow, sheep, goat, horse
4. What is a balanced ration?
5. Who is a veterinary doctor?
6. Mention four ways of taking care of farm animals.
7. What are lIvestock
8. Mention two requirements for raising lIvestock
HABITATS OF COMMON ANIMALS EXPLANATION:
Distribution of Farm Animals and Factors Affecting the Distribution
FIRST TERM EXAMINATION 2017/2018. Basic Five
Conclusion
The class teacher wraps up or concludes the lesson by giving out short notes to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.
The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.
He or she does the necessary corrections when and where the needs arise.