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Advantages and disadvantages of artificial dissemination

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TERM – 1ST TERM

WEEK SIX

Class: Senior Secondary School 3

Age: 17 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: ANIMAL HUSBANDRY

Topic: ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION

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

I.)  Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of AI

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 do a recap on the meaning and essence of AI and discusses the advantages of AI

Students listens attentively to the teacher                                                                          

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher discusses the disadvantages of artificial insemination (AI)

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

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION

Advantages of Artificial Insemination

The following are some of the advantages of Artificial insemination (AI):

  1. AI allows for the controlled breeding of animals, enabling farmers to select superior sires with desirable genetic traits to improve the overall quality of the herd or flock.
  2. AI helps prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases among animals, as it eliminates the need for direct contact between males and females during breeding.
  3. With AI, farmers can inseminate multiple females with a single ejaculate, maximizing the reproductive potential of valuable sires and reducing the time and labor required for breeding.
  4. AI enables farmers to accurately track breeding dates and parentage, facilitating better management and decision-making in breeding programs.
  5. AI allows farmers to access genetic material from elite sires located anywhere in the world, providing opportunities to introduce new traits and improve the overall productivity and profitability of their livestock operation.
  6. AI enables farmers to breed animals at optimal times in their reproductive cycles, increasing the likelihood of successful conception and reducing the incidence of infertility and reproductive disorders.

 Disadvantages of Artificial Insemination

Below are the disadvantages of Artificial insemination (AI):

  1. The initial investment in AI equipment and semen can be substantial, particularly for smaller-scale farmers or those with limited resources.
  2. Successful AI requires specialized knowledge and skills, and inexperienced operators may struggle to achieve high conception rates or may inadvertently cause harm to animals.
  3. Improper handling or storage of semen can lead to contamination and reduced fertility rates, posing a risk to the success of breeding programs.
  4. AI relies on access to reliable equipment, semen, and reproductive technologies, and disruptions to these resources can negatively impact breeding outcomes.
  5. Overreliance on AI and a limited pool of elite sires can lead to reduced genetic diversity within livestock populations, increasing the risk of genetic disorders and susceptibility to diseases.
  6. Achieving optimal timing for insemination and synchronizing estrus cycles in multiple females can be challenging, particularly in species with irregular reproductive cycles.

EVALUATION: 1. Mention 5 advantages of Artificial insemination.

  1. Mention 5 disadvantages of AI

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively