LIVESTOCK HEALTH II (PARASITES)

Keds, fleas and lice.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe harmful effects of keds, fleas and lice on livestock.

Brief discussion.
Q/A: Methods of controlling ectoparasites.

illustrative diagrams of parasites

KLB BK II Pg 135-7

LIVESTOCK HEALTH II (PARASITES)

Ticks. One-host tick.
Two-host tick. Three-host tick. Tick control.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To list down effects of ticks on livestock.

To describe the life cycle of one-host tick.

To describe the life cycle of two-host tick.

To describe the life cycle of twice-host tick.

To explain measures of controlling ticks.

Q/A: Harmful effects of ticks.


Exposition
Explanations
Exposition and explanations.
Represent the life cycles diagrammatically.


Detailed discussion
Assignment.

Chart-Life cycle oF one-host tick.  illustrative diagrams of parasites
Chart-Life cycles of ticks.  illustrative diagrams of parasites

KLB BK II Pg 138-140
KLB BK II Pg 141-3

LIVESTOCK HEALTH II (PARASITES)

The tapeworm (Taenia spp).

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe characteristic features of tapeworm.
To identify symptoms of attack by tapeworm.

Exposition: Labelling a tapeworm/ Observing a preserved specimen of a tapeworm.

illustrative diagrams of parasites

PKLB BK II g 144

LIVESTOCK HEALTH II (PARASITES)

Lifecycle of a tapeworm.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe the lifecycle of a tapeworm.
To state control measures of tapeworms in livestock.

Exposition and explanations of the life cycle.
Q/A and brief discussion.

Chart- Life cycle of a pork tapeworm.

KLB BK II Pg 147-8

LIVESTOCK HEALTH II (PARASITES)

Roundworms (Ascaris spp).

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To identify symptoms of attack by roundworms.
To describe the life cycle of a roundworm.
To explain measures of controlling roundworm.

Q/A and brief discussion.

Detailed discussion of life cycle.
Q/A: Measures of control.

illustrative diagrams of parasites

KLB BK II Pg 148-151

LIVESTOCK HEALTH II (PARASITES)

Liver fluke.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To identify symptoms of attack by liver fluke.
To describe the life cycle of a roundworm.
To explain measures of controlling liver fluke.

Q/A and brief discussion.

Detailed discussion of life cycle.
Q/A: Measures of control.

illustrative diagrams of  liver fluke.

KLB BK II Pg 151-3

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)

Food components.
Minerals.

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.
To identify important minerals for livestock.

Use a flow chart to show food components.

Q/A and brief discussion


Q/A and detailed discussion; sources, deficiency, symptoms
Discussion: Types of minerals, their sources and deficiency symptoms.

illustrative chart of Components of food.



Seed cakes, fish meal, bone meal,
Lucerne.
student book

KLB BK II Pg 158-64
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.

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.

Detailed discussion.

&

Probing questions.

student book

KLB BK II Pg 172-3

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION (NUTRITION)

Feed digestibility Feed nutritive values.

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

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.

Chart- Nutritive values of some feeds.

KLB BK II Pg 173-4

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.
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 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)

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)

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 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)

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)

Dehorning Methods
Castration and Caponisation

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.
Give reasons for castrating animals. Outline methods of castration. Describe open and closed methods. Explain caponisation process in poultry.

Question and answer on dehorning importance. Brief discussion on safety considerations. Discussion on tool selection. Exposition of procedures.
Brainstorming on castration importance. Brief discussion on methods comparison. Discussion on surgical procedures. Exposition of caponisation.

Dehorning tools pictures. Method demonstration charts. Safety equipment pictures. Procedure step charts.
Castration tools pictures. Method comparison charts. Surgical equipment pictures. Hormone treatment information.

KLB BK III Pgs 47-48
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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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