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TERM: 2ND TERM

WEEK FIVE

Class: Senior Secondary School 2

Age: 16 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: ANIMAL HUSBANDRY

Topic: PRACTICAL ON FORMULATION OF LIVESTOCK RATION

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

I.) Formulate poultry feeds

II.) Prepare hay, silage and husk

III.) Build an album of various ingredients used for formulation of animal feeds

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 provide an overview of the importance of balanced nutrition in livestock production and the role of proper feed formulation and preparation.

Students listens attentively to the teacher                                                                          

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher conduct and guide the students through the formulation and preparation of feeds.

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

PRACTICAL ON FORMULATION OF LIVESTOCK RATION

Practical Session: Formulation of Livestock Ration

Objective:

The objective of this practical session is to provide students with hands-on experience in formulating poultry feeds, preparing hay, silage, and husk, and building an album of various ingredients used for the formulation of animal feeds.

Materials Needed:

  1. Ingredients for poultry feed formulation (e.g., grains, protein sources, mineral supplements, vitamins).
  2. Feed formulation software or tables for calculating nutrient requirements.
  3. Equipment for feed mixing (e.g., scales, mixing containers, feed mixer).
  4. Fresh forage materials for hay, silage, and husk preparation (e.g., grass, legumes, maize stalks).
  5. Chopper or shredder for processing forage materials.
  6. Plastic bags or containers for storing hay and silage.
  7. Samples of various feed ingredients for building the album.
  8. Display board or album for showcasing feed ingredients.
  9. Labels and markers for labeling feed ingredients.

Procedure:

  1. Introduction (10 minutes):

   - Provide an overview of the importance of balanced nutrition in livestock production and the role of proper feed formulation and preparation.

   - Explain the objectives and structure of the practical session.

  1. Formulation of Poultry Feeds (40 minutes):

   - Divide students into small groups and provide each group with a set of poultry feed formulation guidelines and ingredients.

   - Instruct students to formulate poultry feeds for different growth stages (starter, grower, finisher) using available ingredients and feed formulation software or tables.

   - Encourage students to consider nutrient requirements, ingredient availability, and cost-effectiveness in their formulations.

  1. Preparation of Hay, Silage, and Husk (40 minutes):

   - Demonstrate the process of preparing hay, silage, and husk using the provided forage materials and equipment.

   - Instruct students on proper harvesting, chopping, and packing techniques for hay and silage preparation.

   - Guide students through the steps of ensiling forage materials to produce high-quality silage.

   - Discuss storage considerations and best practices for preserving hay, silage, and husk quality.

  1. Building an Album of Feed Ingredients (30 minutes):

   - Provide students with samples of various feed ingredients commonly used in animal feed formulation.

   - Instruct students to organize the ingredients into categories (e.g., grains, protein sources, minerals, vitamins) and label each sample with its name and nutritional composition.

   - Encourage students to create a visually appealing display board or album showcasing the diversity of feed ingredients and their importance in livestock nutrition.

  1. Group Discussion and Review (20 minutes):

   - Gather students together for a group discussion to review the feed formulation, hay, silage, and husk preparation processes, and the building of the ingredient album.

   - Facilitate discussions on challenges encountered, lessons learned, and potential improvements.

   - Encourage students to share insights and experiences from the practical session.

  1. Conclusion (10 minutes):

   - Summarize the main points of the practical session and emphasize the importance of proper feed formulation and preparation in optimizing livestock performance and health.

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

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively