Lesson Notes, Audio Lessons, Exam Questions
Lesson Notes, Audio Lessons, Exam Questions
Farm animals are used by man for the following purposes: Food: Some products obtained from farm animals include meat, milk and eggs, which are eaten by man. Clothing: Animals products such as wool, skin and furs are used for clothing,…
Pig (Susdomesticus) They are the most productive of all commonly reared farm animals, producing from 8 – 16 piglets per litter. Characteristics of Rabbits Breeds of pigs are Duroc, Yorkshire, Berkshire, Poland China, large white, etc. Rabbits Rabbits are…
Cattle (Bosspp) Belong to the family of animals called hoofed animals, and are reared mainly for meat and milk. Humped cattle are scientifically called Bosindicus, while humpless cattle are called Bostaurus. They may or may not have horns. Characteristics of…
Criteria for classifying farm animals and classes Animal husbandry is the science of breeding and caring for farm animals. The farm animals being cared for are referred to as livestock. There are five categories of livestock based on some criteria.…
Farm animals are animals that are domesticated and reared by humans. They are generally referred to as livestock. Examples are cattle, sheep, goat, poultry, rabbit, camel, horse, donkey, grass cutter, fish, snail, etc. Types of farm animals Farm animals have…
The meaning of Export Promotion in Agriculture is a set of activities that are directed at increasing the sales of agricultural products to other countries. These activities include: Trade fairs are exhibitions organised to bring together producers and buyers in…
What is vegetation?. Vegetation is the plant cover of the earth’s surface; it is in the form of trees, shrubs, grasses and legumes. NIGERIAN VEGETATION Nigerian Vegetation is made up of three types, there are: FOREST VEGETATION: Forest vegetation is…
MEANING OF PROPAGATION Propagation simply means reproduction. Crops must propagate so that they can increase in numbers and also maintain their useful characteristics. METHODS OF PROPAGATION There are two types of propagation these are sexual and Asexual/Vegetative propagation. SEXUAL PROPAGATION…
MEANING OF STOCK EXCHANGE What is a stock exchange? A Stock exchange is an organisation that provides a marketplace where investors may buy and sell shares of a wide range of companies. It is a market where sales and purchases…
What is planting?. Planting is the placement of the planting material in the soil for regeneration to produce more of the plant species. Types of planting materials Seeds Seeds are produced by flowering after pollination and fertilisation. They contain the…
This is based on nutrient composition: Feed additives. Roughages Are feeds of low available nutrients per unit weight and high fibre content Examples: Characteristics Concentrates They are feeds of high available nutrients per unit weight. Examples: Characteristics Feed Additives There…
What is Livestock Digestion?. Livestock Digestion is the process through which food is broken down into small particles in the alimentary canal ready for absorption into the blood stream. Digestion of food in livestock takes place in three stages; Digestive…
Ration Is the amount of food that will provide essential nutrients to an animal in a 24 hour period. To enable that animal to meet its maintenance and production requirements. Balanced ration ls the ration that contains all the essential…
Introduction Livestock nutrition: Livestock are fed for production and body maintenance. The edible material given to animals is called food. It is digested, absorbed and utilised in the body. Nutrients are organic and inorganic substances contained in food materials Components…
What is a parasite? A Parasite is an organism which obtains its livelihood from another organism (host) which suffers damage. Parasitism is the association between a parasite and a host. The effects of a parasite on the host animal are:…
Livestock Health is the state of the body in which all the organs and systems are normal and functioning normally. Disease is any deviation from the normal health of the animal. Importance of Keeping Livestock Healthy: Predisposing Factors to Livestock…
Daucus Carota carrots, is a root vegetable grown in the cool areas of Kenya. It is commonly eaten raw in salads, but can also be cooked. Ecological Requirements Altitude: 0-2,9oom above sea level. Rainfall: Soils: Temperatures: It requires cool to…
CABBAGE – VARIETIES, PEST CONTROL, ECOLOGICAL REQUIREMENTS & DISEASE CONTROL Cabbage is a leaf vegetable related to other brassica crops such as kale, cauliflower, Chinese cabbage and Brussels sprouts. Cabbage leaves may be eaten raw in salads, steamed, boiled or…
What is storage? Storage is to prevent spoilage, make the produce available for future use, to await good market prices. Requirements for a proper store are: Types of Storage Preparation of the Store See also: Definition and Objectives of Export…
Field practices are activities carried out on the field to facilitate proper growth and maximum yield of the various crops grown. They include the following: Crop Rotation This is the growth of different types on the same piece of land…