LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION (NUTRITION)

Food components.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To identify the components of food in animal feeds.

To state functions of water in an animal.
To state functions of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, oils, vitamins, in an animal body.

Use a flow chart to show food components.

Q/A and brief discussion


Q/A and detailed discussion; sources, deficiency, symptoms

illustrative chart of Components of food.



Seed cakes, fish meal, bone meal,
Lucerne.

KLB BK II Pg 158-64

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION (NUTRITION)

Minerals.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To identify important minerals for livestock.

Discussion: Types of minerals, their sources and deficiency symptoms.

student book

KLB BK II Pg 165-169

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION (NUTRITION)

Feeds and Feedstuffs.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To differentiate between a feed and a feedstuff.
To describe the composition of dry and succulent roughages.
To state and explain the composition of energy concentrates and protein concentrates.

Exposition, discussion and giving relevant examples.

 pictures of roughages and concentrates.

KLB BK II Pg 169-171

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION (NUTRITION)

Feed additives.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To define feed additives.
To give examples of feed additives.

Giving examples of feed additives and description of their importance.

student book

KLB BK II Pg 171

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION (NUTRITION)

To concept of rationing. Maintenance ration Production ration.
Feed digestibility Feed nutritive values.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To define food ration; balanced ration.
To define maintenance ration.
To state factors affecting maintenance ration.
To explain characteristics of a balanced ration.
To define feed digestibility.
To calculate % digestibility of a feed.
To explain factors affecting food digestibility.
To define terms used to express feed value.

Detailed discussion.
&
Probing questions.
Exposition of new concepts.
Problem solving discussion. Exposition and discussion of other terms used to express feed value: calorific value, dry matter, starch equivalent, TDN, CP, DCP and CF.

student book
Chart- Nutritive values of some feeds.

KLB BK II Pg 172-3

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION (NUTRITION)

Computation of animal feeds. Trial and error method. Pearson?s Square method.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To state advantages and disadvantages of trial and error method of computing animal feeds.
To compute livestock rations using Pearson?s Square method.

Q/A and brief discussion.

Exposition- Teacher explains the procedure of computing livestock ration using Pearson?s Square method.
Worked examples.
Supervised exercise.

Calculators..

KLB BK II Pg 176-178

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION (NUTRITION)

General process of digestion.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe the general process of digestion.

Detailed discuss ion of digestion in the mouth, stomach, small intestines and colon.

illustrative diagram of General digestive system.

KLB BK II Pg 179-185

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION (NUTRITION)

Digestion in non-ruminants.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To give examples of mono gastric animals.
To describe digestion in mono gastric animals.

Detailed discussion of digestion in a pig and poultry.

illustrative diagrams  of Specific digestive
systems.

KLB BK II Pg 180-186

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION (NUTRITION)
LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION I

Digestion in Ruminants.
Reproduction

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To identify the components of the stomach.
To state the functions of each compartment.
To state differences and similarities between digestive systems of ruminants and non-ruminants.

Define terms related to reproduction.

Students observe the four compartments of a ruminant?s stomach.
Discussion: Structure and functions of each compartment.
Q/A: Students highlight differences and similarities between ruminants and non-ruminants.
Exposition of new terms such as hatcheries, broodiness, and incubation.
Discussion.

diagram digestive system of a cow,
Pieces of stomach compartments of a cow.
KLB book

KLB BK II Pg 187-8

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION I

Male reproductive system.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify parts of the reproductive system of a bull.

Drawing and labeling of reproductive system of a bull.
Brief discussion.

Chart-  reproductive system of a bull.

KLB BK III
Pgs 2-3

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION I

Female reproductive

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify parts of the reproductive system of a cow.

Drawing and labeling of reproductive system of a cow.
Brief discussion.

Chart -reproductive system of a cow.

KLB BK III
Pgs 4-5

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION I

Pregnancy, parturition and birth.
Reproductive system in poultry.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define gestation period.
Identify signs of parturition.
Identify proper presentation at birth.
Identify parts of the reproductive system of a hen.
State functions of parts of reproductive system of a hen.

Probing questions;
Discussion;
Exposition.
Drawing and labeling of reproductive system of a hen.
Brief discussion.

chart
Chart -reproductive system of a hen.

KLB BK III
Pgs 5-6

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION I

Breeding stock.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State factors considered when selecting a breeding stock.

Probing questions;
Discussion;
Exposition.

KLB BK III
Pgs 9-10

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION I

Methods of selecting breeding stock.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify methods of selecting breeding stock.

Exposition;
Brief discussion.

text book

KLB BK III
Pgs 11-12

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION I

Breeding.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Give reasons for breeding.
Define terms related to breeding.

Probing questions;
Exposition of new concepts.

text book

KLB BK III
Pgs 12-16

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION I

Breeding systems Inbreeding.
Outbreeding.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Give reasons for inbreeding.
State advantages and disadvantages of inbreeding.
Give reasons for outbreeding.
State advantages and disadvantages of outbreeding.

Probing questions;
Exposition of new concepts.
Exposition of new concepts;
Discussion.

text book

KLB BK III
Pgs 17-18

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION I

Signs of heat in livestock.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify signs of heat in cattle, pigs and rabbits.

Brain storming;
Brief discussion.

education trip

KLB BK III
Pgs 19-20

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION I

Natural mating and artificial insemination.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State advantages and disadvantages of natural mating.
State advantages and disadvantages of artificial insemination.

Discussion with questioning.

Chart  artificial vagina.

KLB BK III
Pgs 20-23

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION I

Embryo transplant.
Parturition.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State advantages and disadvantages of embryo transplant as a method of service.
Identify signs of parturition in cows, sows and does.

Exposition;
Brief discussion.
Brain storming;
Brief discussion.
Written exercise.

text book
animals about to give birth

KLB BK III
Pgs 23-24

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

Routine livestock rearing practices. Feeding.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:




Define flushing and steaming up.
Give reasons for flushing and steaming up.

Exposition of new concepts;
Discussion.

KLB BK III
Pgs 27-28

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

Creep feeding.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe creep feeding of piglets, lambs, kids and kindlings.

Exposition of new concepts;
Probing questions;
Discussion.

chart

KLB BK III
Pgs 29-31

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

Vaccination.
Deworming & docking.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State properties of good vaccines.
Give examples of common vaccines.
Explain reasons for deworming & docking.

Exposition of new concepts;
Discussion.
Brain storming;
Brief discussion.

 a vaccine
Sample dewormers.

KLB BK III
Pgs 32-33

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

Hoof trimming.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Give reasons for hoof trimming.
Identify tools used in hoof trimming.

Brain storming;
Brief discussion.

Tools used in hoof trimming.

KLB BK III
Pgs 36-38

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

Dusting, dipping and spraying.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Give reasons for dusting, dipping and spraying.

Brief discussion with questioning.

cattle dip

KLB BK III
Pgs 38-40

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

Breeding-related practices.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify practices related to breeding.

Exposition of new concepts;
Discussion.

KLB BK III
Pgs 40-41

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

Identification of livestock.
Debeaking and tooth clipping.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Give reasons for identifying animals.
Outline various methods of identification.
Give reasons for debeaking and tooth clipping.

Brain storming;
Brief discussion.
Q/A and brief discussion;
Practical activities.

Ear notching patterns.
Debeaking and tooth clipping tools.

KLB BK III
Pgs 41-44

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

Culling.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Give reasons for culling animals.
Cite basis of culling animals.

Brain storming;
Brief discussion.

KLB BK III
Pgs 45-46

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

Dehorning.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify methods of dehorning.
Identify tools used for dehorning.

Q/A and brief discussion;
Practical activities.

Dehorning tools.

KLB BK III
Pgs 47-48

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

Castration & caponisation.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Give reasons for castrating animals.
Outline methods of castration / caponisation.

Brain storming;
Brief discussion;
Practical activities.

Tools used in castration.

KLB BK III
Pgs 49-52

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

Management during parturition.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Outline management practices during parturition in cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and rabbits.
Identify signs of farrowing.

Brain storming;
Exposition;
Detailed discussion.

student book

KLB BK III
Pgs 52-56

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

BEE KEEPING Importance of bee keeping. Bee colony.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:


Outline importance of bee keeping.
Identify members of a bee colony.

Brain storming;
Detailed discussion.

different types of bees

KLB BK III
Pgs 56-59

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

Life cycle of a bee. Siting an apiary.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe the life cycle of a bee
State factors considered when siting an apiary.

Exposition,
Probing questions,
Brief discussion.

illustrative chart

KLB BK III
Pgs 59-60

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

Types of hives & stocking a hive.
Bee management.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify types of hives.
Outline methods used to stock a hive.
Give reasons for feeding bees.
Identify pests and diseases and their control.

Brief discussion with questioning.

K.T.B.H.
illustrative diagrams of pests

KLB BK III
Pgs 60-65

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

Swarming of bees.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Cite reasons for swarming of bees.
Identify proper practices for handling bees.

Brain storming;
Discussion.

Protective gear.

KLB BK III
Pgs 68-69

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

Honey harvesting. Honey processing.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe honey harvesting process.
Identify equipment for honey harvesting.
Outline methods of honey extraction.

Brief discussion;
Teacher demonstration-extracting honey

Equipment for honey harvesting, & extraction..

KLB BK III
Pgs 70-72

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

FISH FARMING Importance of fish. Requirements for fish farming.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:


Outline importance of fish keeping.
Identify requirements for fish farming.

Brain storming;
Discussion.

Fish pond.

KLB BK III
Pgs 72-73

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

Stocking, feeding, cropping and harvesting.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Outline practices for stocking, feeding, cropping and harvesting of fish.

Brief discussion with probing questions.

Fish pond.

KLB BK III
Pgs 77-80

FARM STRUCTURES

Planning and siting farm structures.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:


Explain factors considered when planning and siting farm structures.

Brain storming;
Discussion.

farm structures

KLB BK III
Pgs 83-84