Animal Husbandry - Senior Secondary 1 - Classification of farm animals

TERM: 1^ST TERM

WEEK TWO

Class: Senior Secondary School 1

Age: 15 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: ANIMAL HUSBANDRY

Topic: CLASSIFICATION OF FARM ANIMALS

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

I.) Classify animals based on Nutrition

II.) Define and identify Ruminant animals

III.) Define and identify Non- Ruminant animals.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

NOTE

CLASSIFICATION OF FARM ANIMALS

Farm animals can be classified into two based on their nutrition:

1. Ruminants Animals

Ruminants are animals that possess a unique digestive system capable of fermenting ingested food in a specialized stomach called the rumen. This fermentation process allows them to efficiently digest fibrous plant material. Ruminants can be further classified into:

Big Ruminants (e.g., Cattle):

Big ruminants include large livestock species such as cattle. These animals have a significant body size and play a crucial role in agricultural production, providing meat, milk, and other valuable products. Cattle are primarily raised for beef and dairy production and are known for their ability to convert low-quality forages into high-quality protein sources for human consumption.

Small Ruminants (e.g., Sheep, Goats):

Small ruminants encompass species such as sheep and goats. Despite their smaller size compared to big ruminants, these animals are important for their meat, milk, and fiber production. Sheep are valued for their wool, meat (lamb), and milk, while goats are raised for meat, milk, and sometimes fiber (cashmere or mohair).

2. Non-Ruminants Animals

Non-ruminants are animals with a digestive system that lacks a rumen and relies on a simpler digestive process to break down food. These animals typically have a single-chambered stomach and digest food more quickly compared to ruminants. Non-ruminants include:

1. Poultry: Poultry such as chickens, ducks, turkeys, and geese are non-ruminant birds raised primarily for meat and egg production. They are valued for their high feed conversion efficiency and rapid growth rates.
2. Pig: Pigs are non-ruminant mammals commonly raised for pork production. They have a versatile diet and can efficiently convert various feed ingredients into meat, making them an important source of protein for human consumption.
3. Rabbit: Rabbits are small non-ruminant mammals raised for meat production (rabbit meat or rabbitry) and sometimes for their fur. They have a herbivorous diet and are known for their high reproductive rates.
4. Horses/Donkeys: Horses and donkeys are non-ruminant herbivores used for various purposes, including riding, draft work, and recreational activities. They require diets rich in fiber and are often fed hay, grass, and grains.
5. Snail: Snails are non-ruminant gastropod mollusks raised for their meat (escargot) in some cultures. They are typically fed a diet consisting of leafy greens and fruits.
6. Bees: Bees are non-ruminant insects kept for their production of honey, beeswax, and other hive products. They collect nectar from flowers, which serves as their primary source of nutrition.

EVALUATION: 1. Differentiate between big ruminant and small ruminant animals

2. What are non ruminant animals?
3. Identify 10 non ruminant animals you know.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively