Animal Husbandry - Senior Secondary 1 - Practical on management practices of ruminants

TERM: 3^RD TERM

WEEK NINE

Class: Senior Secondary School 1

Age: 15 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: ANIMAL HUSBANDRY

Topic: PRACTICAL ON MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF RUMINANT

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

I.) Manage livestock (goat, sheep, cattle) assigned to them in the school farm

II.) Keep records of animals in the school farm

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

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

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

NOTE

PRACTICAL ON MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF RUMINANT

Practical Session: Hands-on Management Practices of Ruminants on the School Farm

Objective:

The objective of this practical session is to provide students with practical experience in managing ruminant animals (goats, sheep, cattle) on the school farm and keeping accurate records of their management activities.

Materials Needed:

1. Goats, sheep, and cattle on the school farm.
2. Management equipment (e.g., halters, leads, feeding buckets).
3. Record-keeping materials (e.g., notebooks, pens, spreadsheets).
4. Personal protective equipment (PPE) for students (e.g., gloves, boots).
5. Supervision by experienced farm staff or instructors.

Procedure:

1. Introduction (15 minutes):

   - Provide an overview of the objectives and structure of the practical session, emphasizing the importance of practical experience in ruminant management.

   - Review basic concepts of ruminant husbandry, including feeding, housing, health care, and record-keeping.

   - Introduce the materials and activities that will be used during the session.

2. Assignment of Ruminant Management (30 minutes):

   - Divide students into small groups and assign each group to manage a specific group of ruminant animals (goats, sheep, or cattle) on the school farm.

   - Instruct students on the responsibilities and tasks involved in managing their assigned animals, including feeding, watering, cleaning, and health monitoring.

3. Hands-on Management Practices (90 minutes):

   - Provide students with the necessary management equipment and guide them in carrying out their assigned tasks for their respective groups of ruminant animals.

   - Supervise students as they feed, water, and care for their animals, ensuring proper handling and husbandry practices are followed.

   - Facilitate opportunities for students to interact with the animals, observe their behavior, and address any welfare concerns that may arise.

4. Record-Keeping of Management Activities (60 minutes):

   - Instruct students to keep detailed records of their management activities for their assigned groups of animals, including feeding schedules, health observations, and any treatments administered.

   - Provide guidance on how to accurately record information and maintain organized records for future reference.

   - Monitor students' record-keeping activities and provide feedback and assistance as needed to ensure accuracy and completeness.

5. Data Analysis and Reflection (30 minutes):

   - Gather students together for a group discussion to share their experiences and observations from managing ruminant animals and keeping records.

   - Encourage students to analyze their records and identify trends or patterns in their management practices and animal behavior.

6. Conclusion and Recommendations (15 minutes):

   - Summarize the main points of the practical session and highlight key insights gained from hands-on ruminant management and record-keeping activities.

   - Provide resources and recommendations for further study and practice in ruminant husbandry and herd management.

EVALUATION: 1. Teacher evaluates the students based on their performance from the practical.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively