Animal Husbandry - Senior Secondary 1 - Management practices in livestock

TERM: 3^RD TERM

WEEK FIVE

Class: Senior Secondary School 1

Age: 15 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: ANIMAL HUSBANDRY

Topic: MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN LIVESTOCK

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

I.) Identify the management practices of ruminant animals.

II.) Discuss the management practices of ruminants (goats, sheep, cattle, cattle)

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 all the management practices of ruminants (goats, sheep, cattle, cattle) e.g.

- Housing, feeding, sanitation, castration, dehorning, tattooing, ear notching, deworming, vaccination and culling

Students listens attentively to the teacher

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher demonstrates feeding, castration, dehorning, deworming and vaccination

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 IN LIVESTOCK

The following are common management practices for ruminants such as goats, sheep, and cattle:

Housing: Ruminants generally require shelter to protect them from harsh weather conditions and predators. Housing structures should provide adequate ventilation, space, and protection from extreme temperatures.
Feeding: Ruminants have specific dietary needs and feeding requirements depending on their age, breed, and purpose (e.g., meat, milk, or fiber production). Diets often include a combination of pasture, hay, grains, and supplements to meet nutritional needs.
Sanitation: Cleanliness is crucial for maintaining the health and well-being of ruminants. Regular cleaning of housing facilities, feeding areas, and water sources helps prevent the spread of diseases and parasites.
Castration: Castration is commonly performed on male ruminants to control breeding, reduce aggression, and improve meat quality. It involves the surgical removal or chemical suppression of the testes.
Dehorning: Dehorning is the removal of horns or horn buds from ruminants to reduce the risk of injury to animals and handlers, prevent damage to facilities, and improve herd management and handling safety.
Tattooing and Ear Notching: Tattooing and ear notching are methods used for permanent identification of individual animals. They are often used for record-keeping, breeding management, and traceability purposes.
Deworming: Ruminants are susceptible to various internal parasites, which can affect their health and productivity. Regular deworming programs, often using anthelmintic medications, help control parasite infestations and maintain herd health.
Vaccination: Vaccination plays a crucial role in preventing infectious diseases in ruminant herds. Vaccines are administered to protect against common diseases such as clostridial infections, respiratory diseases, and reproductive disorders.
Culling: Culling involves the removal of animals from the herd for various reasons, including poor health, low productivity, undesirable traits, or to maintain herd size and composition. It helps improve overall herd quality and productivity.

EVALUATION: 1. Identify 5 management practices in ruminant animals.

Briefly explain the management practices mentioned in 1 above

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively