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Management practices on pregnant farm animals

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TERM: 2ND TERM

WEEK SEVEN

Class: Senior Secondary School 1

Age: 15 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: ANIMAL HUSBANDRY

Topic: MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF PREGNANT FARM ANIMAL

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

I.) Define management practices

II.) Identify and describe the management of pregnant farm animal

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

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

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S

ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher explains the management practices in livestock farming

Students listens attentively to the teacher                                                                          

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher identify and explore all the management practices for pregnant farm animal

Students exhibit attentiveness and active engagement

STEP 3

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized

note on the board

The students

copy the note in

their books

 

NOTE

MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF PREGNANT FARM ANIMAL

Management practices in livestock farming refer to the systematic approach used to ensure the health, welfare, and productivity of farm animals. It involves various activities and strategies aimed at providing optimal conditions for animal growth, reproduction, and overall well-being.

Management of Pregnant Farm Animals

  1. Regular Feeding: Pregnant farm animals require consistent and balanced nutrition to support their own maintenance needs as well as the development of the fetus(es). Regular feeding schedules should be established, providing a diet that meets the specific nutritional requirements of pregnant animals.
  2. Adequate Feeding: Adequate feeding involves providing pregnant animals with sufficient quantities of high-quality feed to meet their increased energy and nutrient demands during pregnancy. This may involve adjusting the diet composition and feeding regimen based on the stage of pregnancy and the nutritional needs of individual animals.
  3. Steaming Up: Steaming up refers to gradually increasing the nutritional intake of pregnant animals as they approach parturition (birthing).
  4. Adequate Body Exercise: Pregnant animals should be provided with opportunities for moderate exercise to maintain muscle tone, cardiovascular health, and overall fitness.
  5. Separation from Male Animals: Pregnant females should be separated from male animals to prevent unwanted mating and potential stress or injury to the pregnant animals.
  6. Provision of Clean & Adequate Water: Pregnant animals require access to clean and abundant water at all times to support physiological functions, nutrient absorption, and fetal development.
  7. Administration of Drugs Where Necessary: In some cases, pregnant animals may require the administration of drugs or medications to prevent or treat specific health conditions.

EVALUATION: 1. What is management practices in livestock farming?

  1. Identify and discuss 5 management practices for a pregnant farm animal.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively