TERM: 3RD TERM
WEEK EIGHT
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 rabbits
II.) Describe the management practices of rabbit
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
PERIOD 1-2
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PRESENTATION
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TEACHER’S ACTIVITY
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STUDENT’S
ACTIVITY
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STEP 1
INTRODUCTION
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The teacher explains how management practices are carried out on rabbit
a). Housing
b). Feeding
c). Diseases and control
d). Breeding .
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Students listens attentively to the teacher
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STEP 2
EXPLANATION
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Teacher displays pictures and videos to further explain how this management practices are carried out.
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Students exhibit attentiveness and active engagement
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STEP 3
NOTE TAKING
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The teacher writes a summarized
note on the board
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The students
copy the note in
their books
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NOTE
MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN LIVESTOCK
Below are the management practices for rabbit farming:
- Housing: Rabbit housing should provide protection from predators, adverse weather conditions, and temperature extremes. Hutches or cages with solid floors and adequate ventilation are commonly used for housing rabbits. The housing should be spacious enough to allow for normal movement and behavior, with separate areas for resting, feeding, and elimination. Proper sanitation and hygiene practices are essential to prevent disease and maintain rabbit health.
- Feeding: Rabbits are herbivores with specific dietary requirements for fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals. A balanced diet for rabbits typically includes hay, fresh greens, vegetables, and commercial rabbit pellets. Feeding management practices involve providing fresh, clean water at all times, offering high-quality hay for proper digestion and dental health, and avoiding sudden dietary changes to prevent gastrointestinal upset.
- Diseases and Control: Rabbits are susceptible to various diseases, including respiratory infections, gastrointestinal disorders, parasitic infestations, and viral diseases such as rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHD). Disease control measures include maintaining proper hygiene and sanitation in the rabbitry, regular health monitoring, quarantine procedures for new animals, vaccination where applicable, and prompt treatment with appropriate medications. Preventive measures such as controlling vectors (e.g., flies, rodents) and implementing biosecurity protocols are also important for disease prevention.
- Breeding: Rabbit breeding programs aim to improve herd genetics and production efficiency. Breeding selection focuses on traits such as reproductive performance, growth rate, carcass quality, and disease resistance. Breeding management practices involve selecting healthy and genetically sound breeding stock, monitoring breeding females for signs of estrus, providing proper mating conditions, and ensuring optimal nutrition and healthcare for pregnant and lactating does.
EVALUATION: 1. Identify 4 management practices of rabbits
- Discuss briefly the management practices mentioned in 1 above
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively
