Lesson Notes, Audio Lessons, Exam Questions
Lesson Notes, Audio Lessons, Exam Questions
Examples of important livestock diseases include Foot-and-Mouth Disease (caused by a virus), Anthrax (caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis), Bovine Tuberculosis (caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium bovis), and Newcastle Disease (caused by a virus). Livestock farming is a cornerstone of…
Animal diseases refer to a range of abnormal conditions or illnesses that affect the health and well-being of animals. These conditions can be caused by various factors such as pathogens (microorganisms), environmental factors, genetics, and more. They can result in…
Artificial insemination involves introducing semen into the female’s reproductive tract through a method other than natural mating. The semen, containing spermatozoa, is meticulously processed, diluted, and preserved by freezing at a temperature of -196°C in liquid nitrogen until needed. For…
There are three approaches to enhancing animal quality, known as: 1. Introduction The introduction involves importing high-quality livestock breeds with desirable traits and a strong productive capacity from other regions or countries. Before introducing these animals from foreign sources (exotic…
Animal improvement, also known as animal breeding or genetic improvement, refers to the systematic process of selecting and mating animals with desirable traits to enhance the genetic makeup of a population. The goal of animal improvement is to produce offspring…
The process of crop enhancement encompasses the phases of introduction, selection, and hybridisation. INTRODUCTION This phase entails the import or introduction of crop varieties possessing desirable traits into regions where they have not previously existed. ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES SELECTION Selection involves…
Crop improvement, also known as plant breeding or agricultural breeding, refers to the process of developing and enhancing the genetic traits of plants to produce improved and more desirable varieties or cultivars. Crop improvement aims to create plants that exhibit…
Animal nutrition is the process by which an animal obtains nutrients necessary for its healthy growth and development. Importance of Animal Feeds Definition of Feed Feed refers to the food given to animals. They contain nutrient elements either alone or…
FARM ACCOUNT Farm Accounts are statements of money paid out or received for goods and services used in a farming business. FARM RECORD Farm Records are written documents showing major activities going on in the farming business IMPORTANCE OF FARM…
The following economic concept explains the behaviour of consumers of agricultural goods. These concepts or elements include. PRINCIPLES OF DEMAND AND SUPPLY Demand: Demand may be defined as the quantity of goods a consumer is willing and ready to buy…
Crop improvement is defined as the science that deals with the development of new crop varieties with superior quality and quantity. Aims of Crop Improvement To increase yield EVALUATION Definition of Some Genetic Terms EVALUATION MENDELIAN LAWS PROCESS OF CROP…
A weed is any plant that grows in a place where it is not (expected to grow) wanted. Economic Importance of Weeds Benefits of Weeds To Farmers Weeds help in checking soil erosion. EVALUATION Characteristics and Growth Habit of Weeds…
Pests may cause damage to crops in the following ways: Prevention And Control of Insect Pests Generally, insect pests can be effectively controlled through the following measures. Cultural Control This involves the use of good cultural practices in order to…
Pest is defined as only living organism, plant or animal which can cause damage to our cultivated crop plant, farm animal and human. Examples of common pest include insect like grasshoppers and beetles, mammals such as rats and monkey and…
A weed is a plant that grows in a place where it is not wanted e.g. a vegetable plant growing on a cassava plot is a weed.
Farm animals, such as cows, pigs, chickens, and goats, are of great importance for several reasons: 1. Food Production: Farm animals are a significant source of food for humans. They provide meat, dairy products, eggs, and other essential nutrients that…
(1) It has large body size
(2) It is a ruminant that grazes on herb and pasture
(3) It has four pairs of hoofs on each limb
(4) Male and female have horns
(5) Calves at least once in a year
Farm animals come in various forms and play crucial roles in agriculture and food production. Here are some common forms of farm animals: 1. Cattle: Cattle are large ruminant animals commonly raised for meat (beef cattle) or dairy products (dairy…
The classification of crops is a way to categorise different plants based on various criteria such as their use, growth habits, life cycles, and botanical characteristics. Crop classification helps in organising and studying plants systematically, understanding their requirements, and developing…
Learn the major diseases affecting cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, and rabbits—including causes, symptoms, treatments, and prevention methods.