1.explain the meaning of livestock and livestock production;
2.state the importance of livestock production;
3.identify the challenges associated with livestock production;
4.use simple terminologies in livestock production.
1.Brainstorm on the meaning of breed.
2.Visit livestock farm/pictures to identify and appraise different indigenous livestock breeds. • Livestock farm • Pictures of different indigenous livestock breeds • Livestock market • Appraisal checklists • Visit guide Students to:
1.explain what breeding means;
2.enumerate the different indigenous livestock breeds.
1.Brainstorm in groups on the purpose of breed selection.
2.Search the internet to identify types of breed selection.
3.Discus in groups factors to consider in breed selection.
4.visit livestock farms/markets to select good breeds. • Livestock farm • ICT Aids • Audio visual aids • Livestock market Students to:
1.explain reasons for selection of breed;
2.state types of breed selection;
3.discus factors to consider in selecting breeds;
4.identify and select good breeds.
1.explain the meaning of livestock nutrition;
2.state the importance of livestock nutrition;
3.classify nutrients;
4.discuss the functions of each nutrient.
1.explain the meaning of feed and feeding;
2.classify feed ingredients based on their nutrient composition;
3.identify the characteristics of good feed.
1.explain the meaning of feed formulation and ration;
2.itemize types of rations;
3.discuss the principles of feed formulation;
4.calculate feed mixtures or rations;
5.discuss feed mill operations.
1.state the meaning of disease and health;
2.explain the importance of disease management in livestock production;
3.classify diseases based on their causative agents;
4.describe disease preventive measures.
1.explain the meaning of business ideas, business opportunities and gainful activities;
2.identify business opportunities in their locality;
3.identify sources of business ideas, opportunities and gainful activities.
1.describe the qualities of a good business opportunity;
2.access and rank business opportunities.
1.explain the meaning of ethics in life and business;
2.identify the desirable ethics in life and business;
3.explain the benefits of practicing ethics in life and business.