Animal Husbandry - Senior Secondary 2 - Practical on animal nutrition

TERM: 1^ST TERM

WEEK TEN

Class: Senior Secondary School 2

Age: 16 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: ANIMAL HUSBANDRY

Topic: PRACTICAL  ON ANIMAL NUTRITION

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

I.) Identify and collect animal feed stuff e.g. cereals, tubers, roughages, domestic waste

II.) Identify plant and animal sources of protein, fats and oils, vitamins etc

III.) Identify the sources of water e.g. feeding sources, drinking sources and metabolic water.

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 ANIMAL NUTRITION

Practical Session: Identification and Collection of Animal Feed Ingredients

Objective:

The objective of this practical session is to provide students with hands-on experience in identifying and collecting various animal feed ingredients, including cereals, tubers, roughages, domestic waste, plant and animal sources of protein, fats and oils, vitamins, and sources of water.

Materials Needed:

1. Field guidebooks or printouts with descriptions and images of common animal feed ingredients.
2. Samples of various feed ingredients for demonstration and identification.
3. Collection tools (e.g., buckets, bags, gloves) for gathering feed ingredients.
4. Labels and markers for labeling collected samples.
5. Water testing kits for assessing water quality (optional).

Procedure:

1. Introduction (15 minutes):

   - Provide an overview of the importance of identifying and collecting animal feed ingredients for livestock nutrition.

   - Explain the objectives and structure of the practical session, covering identification and collection of feedstuff, plant and animal sources of nutrients, and sources of water.

2. Identification and Collection of Animal Feed Ingredients (60 minutes):

   - Divide students into small groups and assign each group a specific category of feed ingredients (e.g., cereals, tubers, roughages, domestic waste).

   - Take students to a designated area where various feed ingredients are available for collection.

   - Instruct students to use field guidebooks and samples provided to identify and collect feed ingredients within their assigned category.

   - Encourage participants to collect a variety of samples and label each sample with its name and category.

3. Identification of Plant and Animal Sources of Nutrients (45 minutes):

   - Provide students with samples of plant and animal sources of protein, fats and oils, vitamins, and minerals.

   - Instruct students to examine each sample and identify the nutrients it contains based on their knowledge and the provided information.

   - Facilitate group discussions on the nutritional composition and importance of different feed ingredients in livestock diets.

4. Assessment of Water Sources (30 minutes):

   - Take students to various water sources on the farm, including feeding sources (e.g., water troughs), drinking sources (e.g., ponds, streams), and metabolic waste (e.g., urine).

   - Instruct students to assess the quality of water from each source using water testing kits (if available) or visual inspection methods.

   - Discuss the importance of clean and safe water for livestock health and production.

5. Group Discussion and Review (30 minutes):

   - Gather students together for a group discussion to review their findings and experiences during the practical session.

   - Facilitate discussions on the characteristics, nutritional value, and suitability of different feed ingredients and water sources for livestock feeding.

   - Encourage students to share insights and observations from the identification and collection process.

6. Conclusion (15 minutes):

   - Summarize the main points of the practical session and emphasize the importance of proper feed ingredient selection and water management in livestock nutrition and health.

   - Provide resources and recommendations for further study and exploration in animal feedstuff identification and collection.

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

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively