Animal Husbandry - Senior Secondary 2 - Pasture management practices

TERM: 2^ND TERM

WEEK EIGHT

Class: Senior Secondary School 2

Age: 16 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: ANIMAL HUSBANDRY

Topic: PASTURE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

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

I.) Identify and describe the types of pasture

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

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

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

NOTE

PASTURE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

The following are the types of Pasture:

1. Natural Pasture:

Natural pasture refers to areas of land where grasses, legumes, and other herbaceous plants grow naturally without human intervention.

Characteristics:

1. Natural pastures consist of a diverse mix of native or indigenous grass species, legumes, and other forbs adapted to the local climate and soil conditions.
2. These pastures often support a variety of plant species, which can contribute to ecological diversity and habitat for wildlife.
3. Natural pastures are typically grazed by wild herbivores, such as deer, bison, or antelope, as well as domestic livestock in some regions.
4. While natural pastures are not actively cultivated or managed by humans, they may be subject to rotational grazing or conservation practices to maintain their ecological health and productivity.

2. Artificial Pasture

Artificial pasture, also known as cultivated pasture or improved pasture, refers to areas of land where grasses, legumes, and other forage plants are intentionally sown and managed by humans for livestock grazing.

 Characteristics

1. Artificial pastures are typically planted with selected grass and legume species chosen for their nutritional value, productivity, and suitability for grazing.
2. These pastures are often managed to enhance forage yield, quality, and persistence through practices such as fertilization, irrigation, and weed control.
3. Artificial pastures may be managed using rotational grazing systems to optimize forage utilization, improve pasture health, and prevent overgrazing.
4. Practices such as contour plowing, strip cropping, and rotational grazing are often employed to minimize soil erosion and maintain soil fertility.
5. Artificial pastures require ongoing management and maintenance, including soil preparation, seeding, fertilization, weed control, and periodic reseeding or renovation to ensure continued productivity and sustainability.

EVALUATION: 1. Identify and describe the two types of pasture.

2. Mention 5 characteristics of natural and artificial pasture.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively