LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION III (SELECTION AND BREEDING)

Reproduction and Reproductive System
Male Reproductive System (Bull)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define reproduction and sexual reproduction. Explain the process of fertilization. Describe the role of gametes in reproduction. Define terms related to reproduction.

Discussion on reproduction importance. Exposition of fertilization process. Definition of terms like hatcheries, broodiness, incubation. Question and answer session.

Charts showing fertilization process. Student textbooks. Diagrams of reproductive cells.
Charts of bull reproductive system. Colored pencils for drawing. Real specimens if available. Textbooks.

KLB BK III Pg 1

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION III (SELECTION AND BREEDING)

Female Reproductive System (Cow)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify parts of cow's reproductive system. Draw and label the reproductive system of a cow. Describe functions of ovaries and fallopian tubes. Explain the oestrous cycle and ovulation.

Drawing and labeling cow's reproductive system. Discussion on hormone roles (oestrogen, FSH). Explanation of 21-day cycle. Brief discussion on system functions.

Charts of cow reproductive system. Models if available. Drawing materials. Hormone function charts.

KLB BK III Pgs 4-5

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION III (SELECTION AND BREEDING)

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 in cattle. Describe proper presentation at birth. State gestation periods for different animals.

Probing questions on pregnancy. Discussion on parturition signs. Drawing normal vs breech presentations. Exposition of birth process.

Gestation period charts. Pictures of animals at birth. Drawing materials. Chart showing proper presentation.
Charts of hen's reproductive system. Real eggs for dissection. Drawing materials. Magnifying glasses.

KLB BK III Pgs 5-6

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION III (SELECTION AND BREEDING)

Breeding Stock Selection

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State factors considered when selecting breeding stock. Define selection and breeding stock. Explain the importance of performance records. Discuss age and physical fitness requirements.

Probing questions on selection factors. Discussion on breeding stock importance. Exposition of selection criteria. Group work on selection factors.

Pictures of different animal breeds. Breeding record books. Charts on selection criteria. Video clips of livestock.

KLB BK III Pgs 9-10

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION III (SELECTION AND BREEDING)

Methods of Selecting Breeding Stock
Breeding and Reasons for Breeding

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify methods of selecting breeding stock. Explain mass selection method. Describe progeny testing process. Compare advantages of different selection methods.

Exposition of selection methods. Brief discussion on mass selection. Discussion on progeny testing timeline. Case studies of selection programs.

Selection records. Breeding program examples. Charts showing selection methods. Textbook references.
Pictures of improved breeds. Breeding success stories. Charts on genetic improvement. Local breed examples.

KLB BK III Pgs 11-12

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION III (SELECTION AND BREEDING)

Breeding Systems - Inbreeding

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Give reasons for inbreeding. State advantages and disadvantages of inbreeding. Define close breeding and line breeding. Explain when to use inbreeding.

Exposition of inbreeding concepts. Brief discussion on advantages and disadvantages. Discussion on types of inbreeding. Case studies of inbreeding programs.

Pedigree charts. Inbreeding examples. Family tree diagrams. Breeding outcome examples.

KLB BK III Pgs 17-18

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION III (SELECTION AND BREEDING)

Breeding Systems - Outbreeding

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Give reasons for outbreeding. State advantages and disadvantages of outbreeding. Explain outcrossing, crossbreeding and upgrading. Compare breeding systems.

Exposition of outbreeding concepts. Discussion on advantages and disadvantages. Brief discussion on types of outbreeding. Examples of upgrading programs.

Breed comparison charts. Crossbreeding examples. Upgrading demonstration materials. Comparison charts.

KLB BK III Pgs 18-19

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION III (SELECTION AND BREEDING)

Breeding Systems - Outbreeding

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Give reasons for outbreeding. State advantages and disadvantages of outbreeding. Explain outcrossing, crossbreeding and upgrading. Compare breeding systems.

Exposition of outbreeding concepts. Discussion on advantages and disadvantages. Brief discussion on types of outbreeding. Examples of upgrading programs.

Breed comparison charts. Crossbreeding examples. Upgrading demonstration materials. Comparison charts.

KLB BK III Pgs 18-19

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION III (SELECTION AND BREEDING)

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. Explain heat detection methods. Discuss optimal timing for mating. Compare heat periods in different species.

Brainstorming on heat signs. Brief discussion on species differences. Video observation of animals in heat. Discussion with questioning.

Video clips of animals showing heat signs. Heat detection charts. Species comparison charts. Observation worksheets.

KLB BK III Pgs 19-20

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION III (SELECTION AND BREEDING)

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. Compare natural mating with AI. Describe AI process.

Discussion on natural mating benefits and limitations. Brief discussion on AI advantages. Discussion with questioning on AI process. Demonstration using models and charts.

Pictures of breeding males. AI equipment models. Comparison charts. Artificial vagina demonstration models.

KLB BK III Pgs 20-23

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION III (SELECTION AND BREEDING)

Embryo Transplant

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State advantages and disadvantages of embryo transplant. Explain embryo transplant as a method of service. Describe donor and recipient roles. Discuss modern breeding technologies.

Exposition of embryo transfer technology. Brief discussion on advantages and disadvantages. Discussion on technical requirements. Written exercise on breeding methods.

Embryo transfer demonstration materials. Technology requirement charts. Cost analysis sheets. Advanced breeding technology examples.

KLB BK III Pgs 23-24

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION III (SELECTION AND BREEDING)

Embryo Transplant

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State advantages and disadvantages of embryo transplant. Explain embryo transplant as a method of service. Describe donor and recipient roles. Discuss modern breeding technologies.

Exposition of embryo transfer technology. Brief discussion on advantages and disadvantages. Discussion on technical requirements. Written exercise on breeding methods.

Embryo transfer demonstration materials. Technology requirement charts. Cost analysis sheets. Advanced breeding technology examples.

KLB BK III Pgs 23-24

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION III (SELECTION AND BREEDING)

Parturition in Livestock

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify signs of parturition in cows, sows and does. Describe normal birth process. Recognize emergency situations. Explain management during parturition.

Brainstorming on parturition signs. Brief discussion on birth management. Discussion on emergency procedures. Written exercise on parturition.

Pictures of animals about to give birth. Parturition sign identification charts. Emergency procedure charts. Management protocol worksheets.

KLB BK III Pgs 24-25

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION IV (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. Describe creep feeding of piglets, lambs, kids and kindlings. State time periods for steaming up in different animals.

Exposition of new concepts on feeding practices. Discussion on importance of flushing. Probing questions on creep feeding. Brief discussion on feeding management.

Chart showing feeding practices. Student textbooks. Feeding time tables. Pictures of young animals feeding.

KLB BK III Pgs 27-31

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION IV (LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES)

Vaccination and Deworming

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 and docking. Describe vaccination programs and deworming procedures.

Exposition of vaccination concepts. Discussion on vaccine properties. Brainstorming on deworming importance. Brief discussion on parasite control.

Sample vaccines pictures. Sample dewormers pictures. Vaccination charts. Deworming equipment pictures.

KLB BK III Pgs 32-36

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION IV (LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES)

Hoof Trimming and Docking

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

Brainstorming on hoof trimming importance. Brief discussion on tools and equipment. Discussion on docking methods. Exposition of procedures.

Tools used in hoof trimming pictures. Docking equipment pictures. Charts showing procedures. Before and after pictures.

KLB BK III Pgs 36-40

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION IV (LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES)

Hoof Trimming and Docking

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

Brainstorming on hoof trimming importance. Brief discussion on tools and equipment. Discussion on docking methods. Exposition of procedures.

Tools used in hoof trimming pictures. Docking equipment pictures. Charts showing procedures. Before and after pictures.

KLB BK III Pgs 36-40

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION IV (LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES)

Dipping, Spraying and Dusting

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Give reasons for dipping, spraying and dusting. Identify equipment used for each method. Compare advantages of different methods. Explain proper application procedures.

Discussion with questioning on parasite control. Brief discussion on equipment types. Exposition of application methods. Question and answer session.

Cattle dip pictures. Spraying equipment pictures. Dusting equipment pictures. Parasite control charts.

KLB BK III Pgs 38-40

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION IV (LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES)

Dipping, Spraying and Dusting

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Give reasons for dipping, spraying and dusting. Identify equipment used for each method. Compare advantages of different methods. Explain proper application procedures.

Discussion with questioning on parasite control. Brief discussion on equipment types. Exposition of application methods. Question and answer session.

Cattle dip pictures. Spraying equipment pictures. Dusting equipment pictures. Parasite control charts.

KLB BK III Pgs 38-40

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION IV (LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES)

Breeding-related Practices

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify practices related to breeding. Explain crutching and ringing procedures. Describe tupping and serving ratios. Define raddling and its importance.

Exposition of breeding practices. Brief discussion on wool cutting procedures. Discussion on mating ratios. Probing questions on identification methods.

Breeding practice charts. Wool shears pictures. Breeding ratio tables. Raddling demonstration materials.

KLB BK III Pgs 40-41

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION IV (LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES)

Identification of Livestock - Branding and Ear Tagging

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Give reasons for identifying animals. Outline various methods of identification. Describe branding procedures and precautions. Explain ear tagging methods and advantages.

Brainstorming on identification importance. Brief discussion on branding methods. Discussion on ear tagging procedures. Question and answer session.

Branding equipment pictures. Ear tagging tools pictures. Identification charts. Before and after pictures.

KLB BK III Pgs 41-44

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION IV (LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES)

Identification Methods - Ear Notching and Tattooing

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe ear notching patterns and values. Explain tattooing procedures. Compare different identification methods. Discuss suitability for different animals.

Discussion on notching patterns. Exposition of tattooing procedures. Comparison of identification methods. Brief discussion on method selection.

Ear notching charts. Tattooing equipment pictures. Method comparison tables. Animal suitability guides.

KLB BK III Pgs 41-44

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION IV (LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES)

Identification Methods - Ear Notching and Tattooing

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe ear notching patterns and values. Explain tattooing procedures. Compare different identification methods. Discuss suitability for different animals.

Discussion on notching patterns. Exposition of tattooing procedures. Comparison of identification methods. Brief discussion on method selection.

Ear notching charts. Tattooing equipment pictures. Method comparison tables. Animal suitability guides.

KLB BK III Pgs 41-44

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION IV (LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES)

Debeaking, Tooth Clipping and Culling

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Give reasons for debeaking and tooth clipping. Describe procedures for each practice. Give reasons for culling animals. Cite basis of culling animals.

Question and answer on poultry management. Brief discussion on piglet management. Brainstorming on culling importance. Exposition of culling criteria.

Debeaking tools pictures. Tooth clipping equipment. Culling criteria charts. Good vs poor producer comparisons.

KLB BK III Pgs 45-46

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION IV (LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES)

Dehorning Methods

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Give reasons for dehorning. Identify methods of dehorning. Identify tools used for dehorning. Describe procedures for different methods.

Question and answer on dehorning importance. Brief discussion on safety considerations. Discussion on tool selection. Exposition of procedures.

Dehorning tools pictures. Method demonstration charts. Safety equipment pictures. Procedure step charts.

KLB BK III Pgs 47-48

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION IV (LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES)

Castration and Caponisation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Give reasons for castrating animals. Outline methods of castration. Describe open and closed methods. Explain caponisation process in poultry.

Brainstorming on castration importance. Brief discussion on methods comparison. Discussion on surgical procedures. Exposition of caponisation.

Castration tools pictures. Method comparison charts. Surgical equipment pictures. Hormone treatment information.

KLB BK III Pgs 49-52

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION IV (LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES)

Castration and Caponisation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Give reasons for castrating animals. Outline methods of castration. Describe open and closed methods. Explain caponisation process in poultry.

Brainstorming on castration importance. Brief discussion on methods comparison. Discussion on surgical procedures. Exposition of caponisation.

Castration tools pictures. Method comparison charts. Surgical equipment pictures. Hormone treatment information.

KLB BK III Pgs 49-52

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION IV (LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES)

Management During Parturition

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Outline management practices during parturition. Identify signs of farrowing in different animals. Describe drift and pen lambing. Explain preparation for kidding and calving.

Brainstorming on parturition management. Exposition of management practices. Detailed discussion on different species. Question and answer session.

Parturition management charts. Species-specific guides. Preparation checklists. Management protocol sheets.

KLB BK III Pgs 52-56

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION IV (LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES)

Bee Keeping - Importance and 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. Describe the life cycle of a bee. State factors considered when siting an apiary.

Brain storming on bee keeping benefits. Detailed discussion on bee types. Exposition of life cycle stages. Discussion on apiary location factors.

Different types of bees pictures. Life cycle charts. Apiary location guides. Bee colony structure diagrams.

KLB BK III Pgs 56-60

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION IV (LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES)

Bee Keeping - Importance and 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. Describe the life cycle of a bee. State factors considered when siting an apiary.

Brain storming on bee keeping benefits. Detailed discussion on bee types. Exposition of life cycle stages. Discussion on apiary location factors.

Different types of bees pictures. Life cycle charts. Apiary location guides. Bee colony structure diagrams.

KLB BK III Pgs 56-60

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION IV (LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES)

Types of Hives and Stocking

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify types of hives. Outline methods used to stock a hive. Describe advantages of different hive types. Explain bee stocking procedures.

Brief discussion on hive types. Discussion with questioning on stocking methods. Exposition of hive advantages. Question and answer on procedures.

Different hive types pictures. Stocking equipment pictures. Hive comparison charts. Procedure demonstration materials.

KLB BK III Pgs 60-65

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION IV (LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES)

Bee Management and Honey Harvesting

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Give reasons for feeding bees. Identify pests and diseases affecting bees. Cite reasons for swarming of bees. Describe honey harvesting process and equipment.

Discussion on bee feeding importance. Brief discussion on pest control. Exposition of swarming causes. Detailed discussion on harvesting procedures.

Bee feeding equipment pictures. Pest identification charts. Honey harvesting tools pictures. Processing equipment demonstrations.

KLB BK III Pgs 66-72

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION IV (LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES)

Fish Farming - Importance and Requirements

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Outline importance of fish keeping. Identify requirements for fish farming. Describe selection of suitable sites. Explain pond construction procedures.

Brain storming on fish farming benefits. Discussion on site requirements. Exposition of pond construction. Brief discussion on management practices.

Fish pond pictures. Site requirement charts. Construction procedure diagrams. Soil testing equipment pictures.

KLB BK III Pgs 72-73

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION IV (LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES)

Fish Farming - Importance and Requirements

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Outline importance of fish keeping. Identify requirements for fish farming. Describe selection of suitable sites. Explain pond construction procedures.

Brain storming on fish farming benefits. Discussion on site requirements. Exposition of pond construction. Brief discussion on management practices.

Fish pond pictures. Site requirement charts. Construction procedure diagrams. Soil testing equipment pictures.

KLB BK III Pgs 72-73

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION IV (LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES)

Fish Pond Management - Stocking, Feeding and Harvesting

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Outline practices for stocking, feeding and harvesting fish. Describe cropping procedures. Explain fish preservation methods. Discuss pond maintenance practices.

Brief discussion on stocking procedures. Probing questions on feeding management. Discussion on harvesting methods. Exposition of preservation techniques.

Fish stocking pictures. Feeding equipment pictures. Harvesting nets pictures. Preservation method charts.

KLB BK III Pgs 77-80