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)

General process of digestion.
Digestion in non-ruminants.

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

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

Detailed discussion of digestion in a pig and poultry.

illustrative diagram of General digestive system.
illustrative diagrams  of Specific digestive
systems.

KLB BK II Pg 179-185
KLB BK II Pg 180-186

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION (NUTRITION)

Digestion in Ruminants.

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.

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.

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

KLB BK II Pg 187-8

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION III (SELECTION AND BREEDING)

Reproduction and Reproductive System

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.

KLB BK III Pg 1

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION III (SELECTION AND BREEDING)

Reproduction and Reproductive System

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.

KLB BK III Pg 1

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION III (SELECTION AND BREEDING)

Male Reproductive System (Bull)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify parts of bull's reproductive system. Draw and label the reproductive system of a bull. Describe functions of each part. Explain sperm production and storage.

Drawing and labeling bull's reproductive system. Discussion on organ functions. Demonstration using charts. Brief discussion on system functions.

Charts of bull reproductive system. Colored pencils for drawing. Real specimens if available. Textbooks.

KLB BK III Pgs 2-3

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

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.

KLB BK III Pgs 5-6

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION III (SELECTION AND BREEDING)

Pregnancy, Parturition and Birth

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.

KLB BK III Pgs 5-6

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION III (SELECTION AND BREEDING)

Reproductive System in Poultry
Breeding Stock Selection

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify parts of hen's reproductive system. Draw and label the oviduct system. State functions of parts of reproductive system. Describe egg formation process.
State factors considered when selecting breeding stock. Define selection and breeding stock. Explain the importance of performance records. Discuss age and physical fitness requirements.

Drawing and labeling hen's reproductive system. Discussion on egg formation stages. Demonstration of egg structure. Brief discussion on system functions.
Probing questions on selection factors. Discussion on breeding stock importance. Exposition of selection criteria. Group work on selection factors.

Charts of hen's reproductive system. Real eggs for dissection. Drawing materials. Magnifying glasses.
Pictures of different animal breeds. Breeding record books. Charts on selection criteria. Video clips of livestock.

KLB BK III Pgs 6-8
KLB BK III Pgs 9-10

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

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.

KLB BK III Pgs 11-12

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION III (SELECTION AND BREEDING)

Breeding and Reasons for Breeding

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Give reasons for breeding. Define terms related to breeding. Explain breeding objectives. Discuss genetic manipulation concepts.

Probing questions on breeding importance. Exposition of new concepts related to breeding. Discussion on breeding objectives. Brief discussion on genetic improvement.

Pictures of improved breeds. Breeding success stories. Charts on genetic improvement. Local breed examples.

KLB BK III Pgs 12-16

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION III (SELECTION AND BREEDING)

Breeding and Reasons for Breeding
Breeding Systems - Inbreeding

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

Probing questions on breeding importance. Exposition of new concepts related to breeding. Discussion on breeding objectives. Brief discussion on genetic improvement.
Exposition of inbreeding concepts. Brief discussion on advantages and disadvantages. Discussion on types of inbreeding. Case studies of inbreeding programs.

Pictures of improved breeds. Breeding success stories. Charts on genetic improvement. Local breed examples.
Pedigree charts. Inbreeding examples. Family tree diagrams. Breeding outcome examples.

KLB BK III Pgs 12-16
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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Natural Mating and Artificial Insemination
Embryo Transplant

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.
State advantages and disadvantages of embryo transplant. Explain embryo transplant as a method of service. Describe donor and recipient roles. Discuss modern breeding technologies.

Discussion on natural mating benefits and limitations. Brief discussion on AI advantages. Discussion with questioning on AI process. Demonstration using models and charts.
Exposition of embryo transfer technology. Brief discussion on advantages and disadvantages. Discussion on technical requirements. Written exercise on breeding methods.

Pictures of breeding males. AI equipment models. Comparison charts. Artificial vagina demonstration models.
Embryo transfer demonstration materials. Technology requirement charts. Cost analysis sheets. Advanced breeding technology examples.

KLB BK III Pgs 20-23
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 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 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 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