Recent Scheme of Work on Animal Husbandary

Syllabus for Senior Secondary




FIRST TERM
SSS 1 SSS 2 SSS 3
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 2

Theme: Livestock Production

Topic: Classification of Farm Animals

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Classification based on Nutrition:
1. Ruminants (Polygastries)
I. Big ruminants e.g. cattle
II. Small ruminants e.g. sheep & goats
2. Non-ruminants (monogastries)
a) Poultry (Avian)
b) Pigs (Swine)
c) Rabbits
d) Horses/Donkeys
e) Snails
f) Bees
g) Grass cutter, etc.
3. Economic importance of farm animals
- Source of protein
- Draught
- Hide/Skin
- Farm yard manure
- Employment opportunities
- Source of foreign exchange
- Sources of income.
- Sports/Games
WEEK 2

Theme: Animal Nutrition

Topic: Processing and Marketing of Animal Products

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Processing of the following animal products: Egg, milk, meat, hide, skin, wool, etc.
WEEK 2

Theme: Animal Improvement

Topic: Farm Animal Improvement

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Meaning and definition of animal improvement
2. Aims of farm animal improvement:
- High reproductive efficiency
- Prepotency
- Mothering ability
- Cool temperament
- Resistance to pests and disease
- High Productivity
- Tolerance to harsh environment
WEEK 3

Theme: Livestock Production

Topic: Classification of Farm Animals (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Classification based on Nutrition:
1. Ruminants (Polygastries)
I. Big ruminants e.g. cattle
II. Small ruminants e.g. sheep & goats
2. Non-ruminants (monogastries)
a) Poultry (Avian)
b) Pigs (Swine)
c) Rabbits
d) Horses/Donkeys
e) Snails
f) Bees
g) Grass cutter, etc.
3. Economic importance of farm animals
- Source of protein
- Draught
- Hide/Skin
- Farm yard manure
- Employment opportunities
- Source of foreign exchange
- Sources of income.
- Sports/Games
WEEK 3

Theme: Animal Nutrition

Topic: Processing and Marketing of Animal Products (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Processing of the following animal products: Egg, milk, meat, hide, skin, wool, etc.
WEEK 3

Theme: Animal Improvement

Topic: Farm Animal Improvement (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Meaning and definition of animal improvement
2. Aims of farm animal improvement:
- High reproductive efficiency
- Prepotency
- Mothering ability
- Cool temperament
- Resistance to pests and disease
- High Productivity
- Tolerance to harsh environment
WEEK 4

Theme: Livestock Production

Topic: Classification of Farm Animals (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Classification based on Nutrition:
1. Ruminants (Polygastries)
I. Big ruminants e.g. cattle
II. Small ruminants e.g. sheep & goats
2. Non-ruminants (monogastries)
a) Poultry (Avian)
b) Pigs (Swine)
c) Rabbits
d) Horses/Donkeys
e) Snails
f) Bees
g) Grass cutter, etc.
3. Economic importance of farm animals
- Source of protein
- Draught
- Hide/Skin
- Farm yard manure
- Employment opportunities
- Source of foreign exchange
- Sources of income.
- Sports/Games
WEEK 4

Theme: Animal Nutrition

Topic: Processing and Marketing of Animal Products (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Marketing channels
WEEK 4

Theme: Animal Improvement

Topic: Methods of Farm Animal Improvement

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Improvement methods:
i. Introduction
ii. Selection
iii. Breeding
iv. Hybridization
WEEK 5

Theme: Livestock Production

Topic: Classification of Farm Animals (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Classification based on Nutrition:
1. Ruminants (Polygastries)
I. Big ruminants e.g. cattle
II. Small ruminants e.g. sheep & goats
2. Non-ruminants (monogastries)
a) Poultry (Avian)
b) Pigs (Swine)
c) Rabbits
d) Horses/Donkeys
e) Snails
f) Bees
g) Grass cutter, etc.
3. Economic importance of farm animals
- Source of protein
- Draught
- Hide/Skin
- Farm yard manure
- Employment opportunities
- Source of foreign exchange
- Sources of income.
- Sports/Games
WEEK 5

Theme: Animal Nutrition

Topic: Processing and Marketing of Animal Products (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Marketing channels
WEEK 5

Theme: Animal Improvement

Topic: Methods of Farm Animal Improvement (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Improvement methods:
i. Introduction
ii. Selection
iii. Breeding
iv. Hybridization
WEEK 6

Theme: Livestock Production

Topic: Parts, Organs and Functions of Farm Animals

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Parts and organs of farm animals, exposing the students to various systems of farm animals.
a) Digestive system
b) Respiratory system
c) Nervous system
d) Circulatory system
e) Skeletal system
f) Reproductive system (male & female reproductive system) etc.
2. Functions of parts and organs of farm animals.
a) Breaks down food into metabolic nutrient.
b) Provide oxygen for metabolic processes.
c) Enhance stimulus.
d) Provide blood to all parts of the body.
e) Supports the animal structure.
f) Helps in the production of offspring, etc.
WEEK 6

Theme: Animal Nutrition

Topic: Processing and Marketing of Animal Products (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Advantages and disadvantages of each marketing channel.
WEEK 6

Theme: Animal Improvement

Topic: Artificial Insemination

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Artificial Insemination:
i. Meaning
ii. Steps and methods of artificial insemination:
a) Artificial vagina
b) Massage method
c) Elector-ejaculation
d) Recovery of semen from the vagina after service
WEEK 7

Theme: Livestock Production

Topic: Parts, Organs and Functions of Farm Animals (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Parts and organs of farm animals, exposing the students to various systems of farm animals.
a) Digestive system
b) Respiratory system
c) Nervous system
d) Circulatory system
e) Skeletal system
f) Reproductive system (male & female reproductive system) etc.
2. Functions of parts and organs of farm animals.
a) Breaks down food into metabolic nutrient.
b) Provide oxygen for metabolic processes.
c) Enhance stimulus.
d) Provide blood to all parts of the body.
e) Supports the animal structure.
f) Helps in the production of offspring, etc.
WEEK 7

Theme: Animal Nutrition

Topic: Processing and Marketing of Animal Products (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Advantages and disadvantages of each marketing channel.
WEEK 7

Theme: Animal Improvement

Topic: Artificial Insemination (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Artificial Insemination:
i. Meaning
ii. Steps and methods of artificial insemination:
a) Artificial vagina
b) Massage method
c) Elector-ejaculation
d) Recovery of semen from the vagina after service
WEEK 8

Theme: Livestock Production

Topic: Parts, Organs and Functions of Farm Animals (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Parts and organs of farm animals, exposing the students to various systems of farm animals.
a) Digestive system
b) Respiratory system
c) Nervous system
d) Circulatory system
e) Skeletal system
f) Reproductive system (male & female reproductive system) etc.
2. Functions of parts and organs of farm animals.
a) Breaks down food into metabolic nutrient.
b) Provide oxygen for metabolic processes.
c) Enhance stimulus.
d) Provide blood to all parts of the body.
e) Supports the animal structure.
f) Helps in the production of offspring, etc.
WEEK 8

Theme: Animal Nutrition

Topic: Meaning and Classes of Animals Feeds

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Meaning of animal nutrition
WEEK 8

Theme: Animal Improvement

Topic: Advantages and Disadvantages of Artificial Insemination to Chriques

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Advantages of artificial insemination:
- Easier and less expensive than natural mating
- Easier and cheaper to import semen
- Service many females possible
- Allows for testing of offspring, etc.
WEEK 9

Theme: Livestock Production

Topic: Parts, Organs and Functions of Farm Animals (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Parts and organs of farm animals, exposing the students to various systems of farm animals.
a) Digestive system
b) Respiratory system
c) Nervous system
d) Circulatory system
e) Skeletal system
f) Reproductive system (male & female reproductive system) etc.
2. Functions of parts and organs of farm animals.
a) Breaks down food into metabolic nutrient.
b) Provide oxygen for metabolic processes.
c) Enhance stimulus.
d) Provide blood to all parts of the body.
e) Supports the animal structure.
f) Helps in the production of offspring, etc.
WEEK 9

Theme: Animal Nutrition

Topic: Meaning and Classes of Animals Feeds

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Classification of farm animals feeds:
- Carbohydrates
- Protein
- Fats and Oils (Lipids)
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Water
WEEK 9

Theme: Animal Improvement

Topic: Advantages and Disadvantages of Artificial Insemination to Chriques (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Disadvantages of artificial insemination:
- Requires expertise
- Difficulties in detecting heat
- In-breeding heat showing if few bulk used
- Handling procedure may be inadequate

WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION
WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION
WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION
SECOND TERM
SSS 1 SSS 2 SSS 3
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 2

Theme: Livestock Production

Topic: Livestock Reproduction

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Definition of terms in livestock reproduction :
- Ovulation
- Oestrus Cycle
- Heat period and sign of heat
- Mating
- Gestation
- Parturition
- Lactation
- Colostrum and flushing
WEEK 2

Theme: Animal Nutrition

Topic: Sources of Animal Feed Stuff

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Source of feed stuff:
a) Carbohydrates e.g.
- Cereals
- Tubers
- Roughages
- Domestic waste
b) Protein
- Animal sources
- Plant sources
c) Fats and Oils
- Animal sources
- Plant sources
d) Vitamins
- Plants sources
- Animal sources
e) Water
- Feeding sources
- Drinking sources
- Metabolic water, etc.
WEEK 2

Theme: Animal Health

Topic: Farm Animal Diseases and Casual Agents

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Farm animal diseases:
Definition
Basic symptoms
Predisposing factors
Causal agents
a) Bacteria
b) Virus
c) Fungi
d) Protozoa
Mode of transmission
WEEK 3

Theme: Livestock Production

Topic: Livestock Reproduction (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Definition of terms in livestock reproduction :
- Ovulation
- Oestrus Cycle
- Heat period and sign of heat
- Mating
- Gestation
- Parturition
- Lactation
- Colostrum and flushing
WEEK 3

Theme: Animal Nutrition

Topic: Sources of Animal Feed Stuff (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Source of feed stuff:
a) Carbohydrates e.g.
- Cereals
- Tubers
- Roughages
- Domestic waste
b) Protein
- Animal sources
- Plant sources
c) Fats and Oils
- Animal sources
- Plant sources
d) Vitamins
- Plants sources
- Animal sources
e) Water
- Feeding sources
- Drinking sources
- Metabolic water, etc.
WEEK 3

Theme: Animal Health

Topic: Farm Animal Diseases and Casual Agents (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Farm animal diseases:
Definition
Basic symptoms
Predisposing factors
Causal agents
a) Bacteria
b) Virus
c) Fungi
d) Protozoa
Mode of transmission
WEEK 4

Theme: Livestock Production

Topic: Livestock Reproduction (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Reproduction process:
- In livestock mammals
- Poultry with emphasis
on egg formation.
WEEK 4

Theme: Animal Nutrition

Topic: Sources of Animal Feed Stuff (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Values and functions of various animal feed stuff:
- Supply of energy
- Help in milk production
- Help in tissue formation
- Repair of worn out tissue
- Help in temperature regulation
- Insulates the body
- For growth and development
- Aid resistance to diseases
- Used in acid base balance
- Essential for digestion of food.
WEEK 4

Theme: Animal Health

Topic: Livestock Parasites

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Definition
WEEK 5

Theme: Livestock Production

Topic: Livestock Reproduction (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Reproduction process:
- In livestock mammals
- Poultry with emphasis
on egg formation.
WEEK 5

Theme: Animal Nutrition

Topic: Sources of Animal Feed Stuff (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Values and functions of various animal feed stuff:
- Supply of energy
- Help in milk production
- Help in tissue formation
- Repair of worn out tissue
- Help in temperature regulation
- Insulates the body
- For growth and development
- Aid resistance to diseases
- Used in acid base balance
- Essential for digestion of food.
WEEK 5

Theme: Animal Health

Topic: Livestock Parasites (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Classes of farm animal parasites:
- Ectoparasites, ticks, lice, etc.
- Endoparasites
- Tapeworms
- Liver fluke, etc.
WEEK 6

Theme: Livestock Production

Topic: Livestock Reproduction (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Reproductive Hormones and their functions.
WEEK 6

Theme: Range And Pasture Management

Topic: Livestock Rations

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Types of Ration :
Balanced ration
Maintenance ration
Production ration
Malnutrition
2. Formulation of livestock rations
WEEK 6

Theme: Animal Health

Topic: Livestock Parasites (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Effects of parasites on farm animals e.g. weakness and loss of appetite, etc.
WEEK 7

Theme: Livestock Production

Topic: Livestock Reproduction (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Reproductive Hormones and their functions.
WEEK 7

Theme: Range And Pasture Management

Topic: Livestock Rations (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Types of Ration :
Balanced ration
Maintenance ration
Production ration
Malnutrition
2. Formulation of livestock rations
WEEK 7

Theme: Animal Health

Topic: Prevention and Control of Farm Animal Diseases and Pest(Parasites)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Prevention and control of livestock disease:
- Quarantine
- Vaccination
- Inoculation
- Hygienic condition
- Good feeding/ nutrition
- Rotational grazing, etc.
WEEK 8

Theme: Livestock Production

Topic: Livestock Reproduction (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Management practices of pregnant farm animals.
WEEK 8

Theme: Range And Pasture Management

Topic: Livestock Rations (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Types of Ration :
Balanced ration
Maintenance ration
Production ration
Malnutrition
2. Formulation of livestock rations
WEEK 8

Theme: Animal Health

Topic: Prevention and Control of Farm Animal Diseases and Pest(Parasites) (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Prevention and control of livestock disease:
- Quarantine
- Vaccination
- Inoculation
- Hygienic condition
- Good feeding/ nutrition
- Rotational grazing, etc.
WEEK 9

Theme: Livestock Production

Topic: Livestock Reproduction (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Management practices of pregnant farm animals.
WEEK 9

Theme: Range And Pasture Management

Topic: Livestock Rations (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Types of Ration :
Balanced ration
Maintenance ration
Production ration
Malnutrition
2. Formulation of livestock rations
WEEK 9

Theme: Animal Health

Topic: Prevention and Control of Farm Animal Diseases and Pest(Parasites) (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Prevention and control of livestock parasites:
- Isolation
- Hygienic condition
- Use of chemicals
- Rotational grazing, etc.

WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION
WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION
WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION
THIRD TERM
SSS 1 SSS 2 SSS 3
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 2

Theme: Livestock Production

Topic: Livestock Management Systems

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Livestock management system:
- Intensive management system
- Semi-intensive management system.
- Extensive management system.
WEEK 2

Theme: Range And Pasture Management

Topic: Pasture Management Practices

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Meaning and types of pasture and forage crops
WEEK 2

Theme:

Topic:

Sub-Topic:
Content:
WEEK 3

Theme: Livestock Production

Topic: Livestock Management Systems (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Livestock management system:
- Intensive management system
- Semi-intensive management system.
- Extensive management system.
WEEK 3

Theme: Range And Pasture Management

Topic: Pasture Management Practices

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Types of pasture
- Natural pasture
- Artificial pasture
WEEK 3

Theme:

Topic:

Sub-Topic:
Content:
WEEK 4

Theme: Livestock Production

Topic: Livestock Management Systems (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Livestock management system:
- Intensive management system
- Semi-intensive management system.
- Extensive management system.
WEEK 4

Theme: Range And Pasture Management

Topic: Characteristics, Methods and Importance of Rangeland

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Characteristics of rangeland:
- High quality grasses and legumes
- Contains plant shades and dew needs.
- Can withstand trampling by farm animals
- Has higher regeneration ability
- Burning ability stimulates growth
WEEK 4

Theme:

Topic:

Sub-Topic:
Content:
WEEK 5

Theme: Livestock Production

Topic: Livestock Management Systems (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Livestock management system:
- Intensive management system
- Semi-intensive management system.
- Extensive management system.
WEEK 5

Theme: Range And Pasture Management

Topic: Characteristics, Methods and Importance of Rangeland

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Characteristics of rangeland:
- High quality grasses and legumes
- Contains plant shades and dew needs.
- Can withstand trampling by farm animals
- Has higher regeneration ability
- Burning ability stimulates growth
WEEK 5

Theme:

Topic:

Sub-Topic:
Content:
WEEK 6

Theme: Livestock Production

Topic: Management Practices in Livestock

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Management practices:
a) Housing
b) Feeding
c) Sanitation
d) Castration
e) Dehorning
f) Tattooing
g) Ear notching
h) Deworming
i) Vaccination/Inoculation
j) Culling, etc.
WEEK 6

Theme: Range And Pasture Management

Topic: Characteristics, Methods and Importance of Rangeland

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Methods of rangeland improvement:
- Reseeding
- Padlocking
- Controlled stocking
- Avoidance of overgrazing
- Fertilizer application
- Pest Control
- Controlled burning
WEEK 6

Theme:

Topic:

Sub-Topic:
Content:
WEEK 7

Theme: Livestock Production

Topic: Management Practices in Livestock (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Management practices:
a) Housing
b) Feeding
c) Sanitation
d) Castration
e) Dehorning
f) Tattooing
g) Ear notching
h) Deworming
i) Vaccination/Inoculation
j) Culling, etc.
WEEK 7

Theme: Range And Pasture Management

Topic: Characteristics, Methods and Importance of Rangeland

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Methods of rangeland improvement:
- Reseeding
- Padlocking
- Controlled stocking
- Avoidance of overgrazing
- Fertilizer application
- Pest Control
- Controlled burning
WEEK 7

Theme:

Topic:

Sub-Topic:
Content:
WEEK 8

Theme: Livestock Production

Topic: Management Practices in Livestock (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Management practices:
a) Housing
b) Feeding
c) Sanitation
d) Castration
e) Dehorning
f) Tattooing
g) Ear notching
h) Deworming
i) Vaccination/Inoculation
j) Culling, etc.
WEEK 8

Theme: Range And Pasture Management

Topic: Characteristics, Methods and Importance of Rangeland

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Importance of rangeland Provision of vegetables and grasses for animals:
- Enabling animals to exercise their body.
- Prevention of erosion
- Reduces cost of feeding animals
- Provision of silage or hay, etc.
WEEK 8

Theme:

Topic:

Sub-Topic:
Content:
WEEK 9

Theme: Livestock Production

Topic: Management Practices in Livestock (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Management practices:
a) Housing
b) Feeding
c) Sanitation
d) Castration
e) Dehorning
f) Tattooing
g) Ear notching
h) Deworming
i) Vaccination/Inoculation
j) Culling, etc.
WEEK 9

Theme: Range And Pasture Management

Topic: Characteristics, Methods and Importance of Rangeland

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Importance of rangeland Provision of vegetables and grasses for animals:
- Enabling animals to exercise their body.
- Prevention of erosion
- Reduces cost of feeding animals
- Provision of silage or hay, etc.
WEEK 9

Theme:

Topic:

Sub-Topic:
Content:

WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION
WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION
WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION





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