Category SS 3 Agricultural Science Notes (1st, 2nd & 3rd Term)

MEANING OF AGRICULTURAL INSURANCE Agricultural insurance refers to a type of insurance policy that provides compensation to farmers for losses they may incur. It safeguards against various risks, such as crop damage caused by natural disasters like hail, drought, floods,…

Agricultural marketing encompasses all the essential activities that facilitate the movement of farm produce from producers to the final consumers. It’s a pivotal process that bridges the gap between production and consumption, culminating in the availability of goods for consumers.…

Farm Records Farm records pertain to the methodical recording and arrangement of diverse data concerning agricultural operations and undertakings within a farm environment. These records are crucial for proficient farm administration, making informed decisions, devising financial strategies, and adhering to…

Definition of Agricultural Finance: Agricultural finance refers to the process of acquiring and utilising capital within the realm of agribusiness. It involves managing the demand for and supply of funds to carry out various agricultural projects. The primary objective of…

Apiculture, commonly known as beekeeping, is the practice of managing and caring for bee colonies, primarily for the production of honey, beeswax, and other bee-related products. Beekeeping is an ancient practice that has been a vital part of agriculture and…

Aquaculture Meaning This is the practice of cultivating aquatic organisms, such as fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants, in controlled environments. It involves the breeding, rearing, and harvesting of these organisms, usually in ponds, tanks, or other enclosures. There are several…

Preventive measures include vaccination, proper nutrition, sanitation, biosecurity practices, and quarantine to minimize disease introduction. Control strategies involve treating infected animals, isolating them, and implementing management practices to reduce transmission. Curative methods focus on providing medical treatment to alleviate disease…

Ectoparasites are external parasites that live on the skin or in the fur of animals, such as ticks, fleas, lice, and mites. Endoparasites are internal parasites that inhabit the animal’s internal organs or body cavities, such as roundworms, tapeworms, and…

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…

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…

A stock exchange is a marketplace where buyers and sellers can trade stocks, which represent shares of ownership in publicly traded companies. While there isn’t a specific stock exchange dedicated exclusively to agriculture, agricultural companies can be listed and traded…

 LIVESTOCK PARASITES A parasite is an organism that lives in or on another organism, where it derives its nourishment without the host gaining anything from the association. FORMS OF PARASITES LIFE CYCLES OF ENDOPARASITES TAPEWORM A tapeworm is composed of…

Learn about animal protozoan diseases including their symptoms, transmission methods, harmful effects, and effective preventive and curative control measures

Learn about common animal fungal diseases, their symptoms, modes of transmission, effects on livestock and pets, and effective preventive and curative control methods.

Anthrax
Brucellosis
Tuberculosis
Pullorum Disease
Fowl Typhoid
Fowl Cholera

Learn the causes, symptoms, transmission, effects, prevention, and treatment of major animal viral diseases